Aerospace Engineering?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>I'm an international student (Canada) and I got accepted to UIUC Aerospace Engineering as a sophomore transfer a few days ago. That being said, I'm paying for the entirety of my education by myself/ with student loans. I know that the Aerospace program at UIUC is one of the best, but is it worth ~$150,000 of debt by the time I graduate?</p>

<p>I'm currently studying at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and if I stay at UBC I will be studying Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermofluids... would it be a better idea for me to just stay here?</p>

<p>// Any opinions & info about the program in general would be greatly appreciated :)</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Aerospace Engineering at UIUC is an outstanding program and it’s grads are recruited by top companies in the industry. Having said that, taking on 150k in debt before you get a job is not a good idea. Mech and Aero are very closely related. My recommendation would be to stay where you are for your undergrad, then pursue a masters in Aerospace Engineering if that’s where you’d like to focus. Both Mechs and Aeros are recruited for many of the same jobs. </p>