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2026
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332
4.00 star(s) 12 reviews
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2026
Georgia Institute of Technology
76
2.9
94
96
100
84
120.7K
114.6K
100
107
30.18
44.39
66.13K
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14
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2026
University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095
4.26 star(s) 46 reviews
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2026
University of California, Los Angeles
63
3.2
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66
82
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131.2K
118.2K
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79
36.01
37.44
96.84K
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19
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2026
Rutgers University Newark, NJ 07102
4.07 star(s) 15 reviews
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2026
Rutgers University
54
2.5
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114.1K
111.1K
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86.42
17.14
83.91K
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Hi all,

I'm interested in pursuing a career in finance that involves machine learning like quant trading and quant asset management. I know such roles would require a Ph.D. and I'm hoping to pursue one...contingent on circumstances.

Which of these programs would be a good start for such a career? I know Tech has great CS and Math depts.

Also, it'd be great if someone could shed some light on the importance of proximity to a financial hub and program brand in the industry (Rutgers and UCLA respectively)

Thank you
 
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