Does Where I Get My Science PhD Really Matter?

sakky
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:10:02 +0000

Generally, the school where you get your science PhD, or any graduate degree for that matter,is significantly more important than is your undergrad. This is particularly so if you plan on entering high-level academia or high level industrial research. It is extremely difficult to get a tenure-track academic position at a top school if your PhD is from a no-name school.

Now, if you’re just happy with being an academic at a no-name school or taking regular industry jobs afterward, then it probably doesn’t matter where you get your PhD from.