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Old 07-01-2009, 01:33 PM   #31
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i would go to wherever you get the most scholarships/finaid from...
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Old 07-08-2009, 05:21 PM   #32
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I attended A&M in the 70s and it was a helluva party school.
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Old 07-24-2009, 02:10 AM   #33
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OK, since most people I speak to think UT is number 1, I must ask these questions:

Do you think A&M and UT give you the same job opportunities?
Can you easily land a job in Austin with a degree from A&M say.....in MIS?
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Old 07-24-2009, 02:06 PM   #34
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Interesting...

Texas A&M Graduates Among Top Earners - Texas A&M University News & Information
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Old 07-24-2009, 02:18 PM   #35
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A&M is known for its engineering majors.

Engineering degrees are known for high earning capacity.

The one that really looks good to me as a parent is this:

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In a related recent survey in “Smart Money” magazine, Texas A&M ranked first nationally in “payback ratio” – the earnings levels of an institution’s graduates compared to what they paid in tuition, fees and related costs for their undergraduate educations.
wish my son would consider a&m...
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Old 07-24-2009, 02:45 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by mcalvelloxx
OK, since most people I speak to think UT is number 1, I must ask these questions:

Do you think A&M and UT give you the same job opportunities?
Can you easily land a job in Austin with a degree from A&M say.....in MIS?
Maybe in Texas, but in other states, I wouldn't be so sure.

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Texas A&M Graduates Among Top Earners - Texas A&M University News & Information
Uh. I don't think I would trust PayScale. How the hell does Texas Tech make the best engineering colleges by salary and A&M doesn't? LOLLL xD
Best Engineering Colleges By Salary Potential
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Old 07-24-2009, 02:52 PM   #37
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Hmmm, that would seem a bit suspect
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