Stanford vs University of Texas at Austin for pursuing PhD in Petroleum Engineering

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<p>Hi</p>

<p>I have been accepted at Stanford University as well as UT Austin for PhD in Petroleum Engineering. I have to decide between the two.</p>

<p>My main future objective after completing my Phd is to enter oil industry in R&D jobs.</p>

<p>As per the US News Rankings both Stanford and UT Austin are tied at No.1 in the field of Petroleum Engineeing.</p>

<p>Where shall I join then ?</p>

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<p>If they’re tied, then go to Stanford. They have a much higher level of prestige, a much nicer campus, and even a nice place for you to land internships via Silicon Valley. But it’s really up to you. Definitely visit both colleges first.</p>

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<p>Stanford does have great prestige, but if you think of oil, it’s pretty big in Texas and you’d be able to easily get a job. But definitely visit them both first and talk with professors if you can.</p>

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<p>Is this for an undergraduate degree or for a PhD program? If it is for a PhD, then you need to re-post this question in the Grad School Forum. The people there are more likely to have useful ideas for you.</p>

<p>Petroleum Engineering is a very specific field. You need to find out where graduates of these two programs end up.</p>