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Berkeley…</p>
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As an out-of-state, I’m not sure if Berkeley would be affordable. Do you know how the economic situation is looking to pan out over the next few years?</p>
<p>^ It’s in line with the other schools on your original post. Berkeley ChemE is also in the smaller College of Chemistry, which has not been as impacted. UC system will likely raise tuition on in-state undergrads vs. out-of-state since the out-of-state prices can’t get out of line with other options as Berkeley wants to attract more out-of-state attendees.</p>
<p>So, if the College of Chemistry was not as impacted, would I be paying more for Materials Science as opposed to ChemE? Or, is Materials Science part of the College of Chemistry?</p>
<p>“Impacted” in this case refers to admissions selectivity. Tuition and fees at Berkeley are the same for all majors, but division (and major within the engineering division) that one applies to can result in different levels of selectivity.</p>
<p>Materials science is in the College of Engineering at Berkeley, while chemical engineering is in the College of Chemistry at Berkeley. There is a joint major in chemical engineering and materials science as well.</p>
<p>If cost is an issue, I’d strongly encourage you to look at Minnesota. Total COA for an OOS student is roughly comparable to in-state COA at UMass-Amherst, and at Minnesota you’d be buying into a top 5 (at least) ChemE program, as well as a top 20 Materials Science program. UMass doesn’t give you that. Michigan’s got great programs but OOS COA is much higher and its FA is spotty, at best, for OOS students. There are some fine schools in the Northeast but you may find Minnesota gives you better value–more academic bang for your buck, especially in your fields where they’re just very, very strong. And cheap.</p>
<p>^^^… and cold! ;)</p>