<p>Not that pay scale is everything, but it’s one data point to consider. </p>
<p>[Schools</a> by Type - PayScale College Salary Report 2012-13](<a href=“http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2013/schools-by-type]Schools”>http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2013/schools-by-type)</p>
<p>In my heart of hearts, I believe that going to Rutgers will let you open just as many doors for yourself as going to CMU. Once you get past your first job or two, what matters is your experience and what you can do - NOT where you went to college 5 years ago. Cream always rises to the top. Be the cream at Rutgers and you’ll do just fine :)</p>