B.S. and Ph.D. at the same school (what if dept. is #1)?

jeffma87
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:48:23 +0000

Hi guys,

First time posting on this forum. I am fortunate enough to attend a University that is ranked #1 by pretty much every ranking website in the department/field that I am studying. I have recently been offered a Ph.D. position at this said school. I know people always say that its good to go out there and go to other schools. But what if the school you’re already at is #1 in your field?

Background: I wish to stay in academia and become a professor someday and have my own research lab. ALSO, while I have taken advantage of many opportunities at my current school, I have NOT explored these two massive collaborations that exist in the sub-discipline that I have gotten interested in. So, I would effectively be working with NEW faculty that I have never worked with before. These people are at the top of their field and will definitely open doors for me post-graduation.

I also have offers from other schools that are also good (~top 10).

What are you guys’ thoughts on this issue?

Thanks much!