<p>Hello..this is my first post here, so please pardon me if it does not abide by the forum rules.
I am a Mechanical engineer and I have secured admission to MSE Nanotechnology at Upenn. Now, I like the course but I am not sure regarding the job prospects after my graduate degree. I have applied to other courses in other universities as well, but none of them are as big as Upenn, the closest being MS Industrial at Purdue ( which I am not very hopeful about). I have a few queries regarding my admit, I hope seniors can help :</p>
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<li>How good is a degree from Upenn? Does it make it easier to get a job?</li>
<li>What is the scope of Nanotech program in general?</li>
<li>Once at Penn can I change my majors to say MSE Mechanical or MSE Material Science?</li>
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<p>Any help will be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>There are many jobs in Nano technology area. By the time you graduate there will be many more. As one of the earlies in the field, you will have bright prospects.</p>
<p>I assume you’re aware that Penn just started construction of a brand-new, $80 million, 80,000 square-foot nanotechnology center?</p>
<p>[PennConnects</a> : <em></em>Singh Nanotechnology Center Overview](<a href=“Penn Connects : A Vision for the Future.”>Penn Connects : A Vision for the Future.)</p>
<p>[Nanotechnology</a> center breaks ground | The Daily Pennsylvanian](<a href=“http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/article/nanotechnology-center-breaks-ground]Nanotechnology”>http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/article/nanotechnology-center-breaks-ground)</p>
<p>Nanotechnology is one of Penn’s top priorities, and it’s doing everything it can to ensure that it’s a leader in the field.</p>
<p>Yes I am aware about the new center coming up. Thanks
Can you tell me something about the university in general??</p>
<p>Thank you. Hopefully there will be :)</p>
<p>What would you like to know in general?</p>
<p>Well for starters, how good is an engineering degree from Upenn??
How does it compare to Purdue and University of Michigan Ann Arbor( the engineering department)</p>
<p>I’m just curious, but when will that building be done?</p>