<p>So I’m looking at a few MSME programs and would appreciate any advice that will help me with my decision! </p>
<p>A little background: I’m only looking to complete my master’s degree as I plan on working in the medical device industry afterward. That said, one of my programs is focused specifically on this field - JHU’s new master’s in Bioengineering Innovation and Design (the only non-MSME program I applied to). The other schools I’ve been accepted to are Minnesota, Berkeley, and Stanford…still waiting on Michigan and MIT. Unfortunately, if I decide to attend JHU I need to do so by March 27 because their program starts at the end of May.</p>
<p>First of all, I’m curious as to whether or not it’s worth it to pay for a “better” degree for this type of master’s. The only place I have funding is Minnesota (I’ve also applied for an NSF fellowship, but I understand my chances are pretty slim especially as a master’s student). Specifically, are the payoffs for attending certain schools worth the cost? Also, should I be at all hesitant of JHU’s new program since I won’t be getting a typical degree? Right now I’m up in the air about what to do. Any advice is appreciated!</p>