Hello guys,
Which school do you guys think it is better for Poli.Sci student?
Thanks.
On paper UCSD has the edge, but not significant enough that it’ be worth going to over SB just because of their department. I believe UCSD has better opportunities for research, but other than that your employment/career prospects will be the same. Just comes down to what kind of college experience you want to have.
I also work at a lobbying firm here in Sacramento, and I don’t see UCSD pumping out a lot of students to the Capitol. I see a lot of UCLA, Berkeley, Davis, SB, and Irvine though.
UCSD’s polisci program is stronger but also more research-based—I’d say it’s overall better preparation for academia or law school than industry.