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I have admits from Portland state university and san jose state university, which should I choose for MS in electrical engineering?
Both Portland and San Jose are good in their own ways. The admission intake for both the schools takes place in the fall season. Here’s a gist of both:
San Jose State University
The university is good for majors like Engineering, Computer Science and Business. The location of the institute is in Silicon Valley where every semester a job fair is organized. Many big companies participate in this job fair and offer great opportunities which are quite helpful. Apple and Google companies have hired many SJSU students. The weather is very pleasant throughout the year, neither too hot nor too cold.
Portland State University
The institute is located in a cold, lovely and manageable little city. The people there are quite warm and friendly. The institute has been ranked #801 for engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 (international).
| San Jose State University | Portland State University | |
| Tuition fee for the 1st year (international students) | $ 16,283 | $ 21,105 |
| Acceptance rate | 55% | 96% |
| International students’ percentage | 12% | 6% |
| Delivery type | Full-time | Full-time |
On looking at the above information about expenses, location of the city, atmosphere of the city, etc. whichever seems suitable for you, you can choose that.
Which is a better career option, a PGD from a Canadian college or a master's from the University of Windsor (Canada)?
Completing a Master’s degree is definitely a better option for your future from a qualification point of view. University of Windsor is a well ranked institution and offers good courses to their students. A post graduate is more likely to get a good salary job as compared to a graduate.
Other factors like diversity, costs, co-ops availability and career goals also matter and are bound to be different for everyone.
While Canadian Universities are pretty good, do keep in mind that there are some better than others. Having said that, University of Windsor is a decently ranked university with significant repute as compared to many other Canadian Universities.
University of Windsor key stats:
- There are 3,500 international students amongst the population of 15,000.
- The acceptance rate of the institution is 65%.
- Tuition fee for graduate programs is 20,900 to 24,320 USD.
- Scholarships and bursaries are available but limited in number.
- With 86-90% employment rate it is not hard to find decent placements and internship opportunities.
- The highest employment rate was seen in the Computer Science department (95%) and lowest was seen in the agriculture department (84%) which is still pretty good.
There are many course specific details required for the admissions. 70% is the minimum percentage required for bachelor’s degree and being an international student you will need to provide good scores for your English proficiency and other exams like GRE/GMAT.
Finally, your choice of course should depend on your future goals. So if all the things are favorable to you one can apply to this university.
Which university is better for an MS in computer engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology or the University of Cincinnati?
If you are thinking of pursuing research-based MS, then you have to consider whether your choice of institute will have the professor or lab where you want to work on your research. You also need to ensure if they will provide you with funds so you don’t have the burden of paying the tuition for the degree. If you look at their rankings, both are ranked at 79th place in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings by US News and World Report.
If you have completed your education as an undergraduate in the computer science or engineering department, then you will have only a few classes. You won’t get much value out of it as there will be very few classes teaching you advanced topics that you are keen to learn. In the other classes, you will be learning things you have studied or had a glance at earlier. The rankings of institutes are based on many factors that may or may not be important to you, so you should rather focus on aspects that are of significance to you.
The master's degree usually is 30 credits and you may complete the degree in 2 years or before too if you are not thinking of pursuing the Ph.D. The classes you take with this period may not have full effect if you consider entering the industry.Here are the program details of both the colleges for you to compare:
| University of Cincinnati | Illinois Institute of Technology | |
| Program | M.SC (Computer Engineering) | M.ENG (Computer Engineering) |
| Tuition Fees | USD13,105/Year | USD45,447/Year |
| Exam Scores (Average) | IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-100 SAT-1230 ACT-26 | IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-105 SAT-1320 ACT-28 |
| Research Universities rankings (Forbes) | #152 | #111 |
| Top Recruiters | General Electric Aviation, University of Cincinnati, General Electric Co., The Kroger Company, etc. | 6COM.Inc, Allscripts, Amazon, Antra Inc, Black Phoenix, Deloitte, etc. |
The tuition cost of the programs is also an important aspect you should consider while choosing your college.The University of Cincinnati being a public institute offers a lot of resources in placing you in the computer engineering industry. Illinois Institute of Technology may be very expensive for you if they do not have enough funds for your education. Whichever institute costs you less will reduce your burden of debt so that may be the best choice considering the financial aspect. The decision is yours to make keeping in mind the factors which are of utmost importance to you.
How are the job opportunities in California for students with MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of California- Santa Barbara?
Job opportunities for MS Electrical Engineering graduates from the University of California Santa Barbara are pretty good. This branch has a better placement record than other branches of the institute. Majority of students get placements in the storage industry.
Goleta has a decent technology industry. There are many reputed corporate horses like AppFolio, Toyon Research, Control Point, etc.
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