<p>I've heard a lot mixed things things about this school that have me unsure of their business program. On one hand I've heard that its Lubin School of Business is really well known (atleast in the NYC area) and that its AACSB dual accreditation and co-op programs can make you more appealing for jobs in business. I've also read it has the biggest internship/co-op program in New York with top firms and Fortune 500 companies in NYC participating. </p>
<p>On the other hand I've heard that Pace "really isn't that good of a school overall", lacks life, and is surrounded by many other better business programs. I've also heard a whole lotta nothing about Pace's business program which has me equally worried.</p>
<p>These conflicting testemonies have been bothering me for a bit. I want to attend college in the NYC area so I can be in the center of my field (Business/Finance) and have researched many other schools in the area (Fordham for ex.) but I really won't have a good idea of where I'll be attending until my final SAT scores are in; so for the moment Pace Univ. is my safety/backup plan. I just want to be sure of the quality of their education and reputation in the NY business circles instead of going through application time unsure. </p>
<p>So my questions to you is, genuinely speaking, is Pace University a BAD school? I know there are obviosuly better business schools in the NYC area but is it worse enough for you to recommend not attending?</p>
<p>And could a Pace graduate with internships and a good GPA expect to get good job offers in the NYC area? I've seen Pace claim to have average starting salaries close to Yale's, but how true is that?</p>
<p>Yes, a Pace graduate with excellent GPA and internships can expect very good job offers. The Lubin School is well respected and has excellent interships/alumni connections, although Pace as a whole college experience may be a bit lackluster. The tuition is reasonable, in comparison to other private schools and you can garner merit scholarships with a high GPA in high school.</p>
<p>I disagree. Pace’s location makes the school a great opportunity, however the school lacks social life, school spirit, and a lot of other qualities. </p>
<p>Unfortunately you will feel that you are going to a bad school considering you’re in the same city as Columbia, Fordham, NYU and others who have amazing business programs.</p>
<p>I also disagree. Not only will you have a lackluster experience and not only is it a university that will never be able to move out from under the shadow of Columbia and NYU, but outside of NYC it will be virtually unheard-of.</p>
<p>AACSB accreditation and co-op programs are obviously going to make you look better, but there are a lot of much better schools that also have both. The internship program might be large, but keep in mind that most jobs will be very average and the few who do get looked at for top jobs will have to compete with NYU and Columbia grads. My guess is you’ll be picking through their leftovers during your last semester.</p>
<p>That said, if you are dead-set on NYC and you don’t have the stats to go anywhere better, at least you’ll be saving some money if you go to Pace.</p>
<p>Nobody outside of NYC has ever heard of Pace. Its reputation within the city is fine, but leave the metro area and you will receive confused looks when you drop its name. I would go for a SUNY or any other school in the city if given the choice.</p>