UPENN vs Texas A&M vs USC for Masters in Chemical Engineering?

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<p>I have these 3 choices, still waiting for Purdue and Delaware's decision but not that hopeful. Any idea which would be the best option and why. Also I am also planning on doing a MBA later on , how would be doing Engineering from UPENN help me later on if it would?
Any help would be largely appreciated !</p>

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<p>I think it really depends on what you plan on doing after you graduate. UPenn’s ChemE program is pretty bio focused whereas I’m guessing Texas A&M’s is more petroleum based (no clue on USC). So it’d probably be easier to get a petroleum job if you go to texas and a pharma one if you go to UPenn. Would going to UPenn help if you tried to get an MBA later on? Well if you can take business classes at Wharton during your masters that might help especially if you get to know a business professor there…</p>

<p>good luck!</p>

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<p>Hmm…well I guess I will have to find out a way to take some business class at Wharton. I read a few posts on the forum where they have said the Penn Engineering isn’t really first grade, considering that is Texas A&M considered first grade?
Also US news ranks the Chem Engg. departments as 16 and 27 for UPENN and TAMU respectively. I was more tilted to doing Environmental or Separation Processes.</p>

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<li>how important is that UPENN is an IVY league and TAMU is not.</li>
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<p>bump anyone?
any help would be appreciated !</p>

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<p>Yeah, Penn’s engineering isn’t great. None of the Ivies have good engineering programs imo, other than princeton and cornell. Nevertheless, you’ll be an ivy grad so that could open up more doors for you than going to TAMU. I think TAMU would be best if you want to stay in Texas. Otherwise, go with UPenn. Also, I’m not sure of this but they may offer engineering + MBA Master’s programs so check their site for that.</p>

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<p>Hey kupest, what were your stats? I’m looking to get into Masters @ USC ChemE currently enrolled at UT Austin for undergrad.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info, is TAMU engineering way better than PENN engineering?
and I am not looking to stay in Texas.
@iambored10
1370 GRE/107/62% (undergrad)
USC is an easy university to get in, high acceptance rate.</p>