Need Master's advice!

Graduate School
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<p>I am choosing between two schools for a Master's. The first option is a professional science master's from Rice in Environmental Analysis and Decision Making. Alternatively, I'm looking at a Master's of Research in Natural Hazards at University of Bristol in the UK. </p>

<p>Which do you think would lead to better job prospects in the US? What about PhD prospects abroad and in the US? Is Bristol a recognized name by major employers and universities? I really like the research at Bristol, but if it won't really help my career progress here in the states, it might make more sense to go to Rice.</p>

<p>Any input would help immensely!! Thank you!!</p>

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<p>You really can’t go wrong with either institution. Rice is ranked 17th in the US and University of Bristol is ranked within the top ten universities in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>The only concern I would have is how leading research labs in the US view University of Bristol. I think more companies would be familiar with Rice.</p>

<p>Do you plan to be employed in the US or UK?</p>

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<p>Thanks, NY Scholar! </p>

<p>I’m not entirely sure, ultimately I’d most likely work in the US – however, I’d like to do a PhD before joining the workforce, and perhaps spend some time working in Europe.</p>