Cornell M Eng: Chemical Engineering

Graduate School
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<p>Hi All,</p>

<p>I have admission to Cornell for the upcoming Spring semester( starting January 2011). </p>

<p>I got into the MEng. chemical engineering program. I am delighted to have gotten into cornell and my plans for the future are to enter the industry rather than get a PhD.</p>

<p>Now my main concern is this. I have yet to hear back from Texas A & M and UT Austin. The only reason I would consider those schools over a program like Cornell is that they are located in the heart of the energy industry and well it seems like job opportunities at the oil and gas companies or other energy related companies will be more abundant down south than after completing my MEng at cornell.</p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone could shed light on this potential decision I have to make. </p>

<p>Also what is the reputation of the Cornell M Eng. degree? To my disappointment some people have made a mockery of it saying its , I quote " bull shXX". I find it hard to believe that an ivy league degree can be termed in that manner but then again people have opinions for a reason.</p>

<p>Thank you for your help!</p>

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<p>Is the MEng. degree you refer to Materials Science ?</p>

<p>Cornell reputation is excellent and unless your specific goal is to live and work in Texas or Louisiana then you should be fine at Cornell. If you do hope to live in Texas then the two Texas schools may be the better choice.</p>

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<p>It is an industry-oriented 1 year-long master’s program. The website says it can be used as preparation prior to applying to a PhD program (or to get more experience and a higher starting salary than a BS would provide). It is not a research-oriented program, and would seem somewhat lower down on the “prestige” scale than the 2 year-long MS degree the department also offers. It seems kind of lightweight in terms of actual engineering coursework/experience.</p>

<p>Although – for entry into industry, it might be ideal. Try talking to the career services office at Cornell to get info on where graduates get job offers.</p>