Does where you get your undergrad matter?

Kepone69
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:10:29 +0000

I am currently a sophomore at a community college in New Jersey and am now choosing between various universities around the country to continue my undergraduate education. Although I have my A.S. in Biology, my plan is to continue on to get a B.S, and eventually an M.S, in Geology.

Anyway, what I’ve found is that most of the (reasonable (not impossible to get into)) universities adept in Geology (by the rankings) are located in the Western US.

While it’s not a complete lynchpin to stay close to home, I’ve been thinking lately that maybe it’d be best for me and my family… which brings me to the focus of this thread.

How much does where I get my B.S. matter as far as going on to graduate school, and eventually, getting a job?

There are several colleges around where I live offering geology, such as (closest-farthest):

Rutgers-Newark
CUNY-City College
Rutgers-New Brunswick
Hofstra
Delaware

I’m not saying that any of these schools are bad, but the by the rankings, none of them are anything close to Arizona… but does it matter?

(Any additional info about any of the colleges or any others is welcomed as well! )

Thanks!