<p>I got an average GPA 3.3 in EE program at Watson Binghamton University. Now I want to search for some decent grad schools to continue my Master degree. I just wonder which range of school am I eligible to get in ? </p>
<p>I also really want to do research in Embedded System. Do I get any, even small chance to get some Research Assistant jobs with my GPA. </p>
<p>Have you taken the GRE yet? That will influence which schools you can be admitted to. It would also be useful to know some other information about you such as when did you graduate and how much work experience you have and in what kind of industry.</p>
<p>Finding the right program requires some effort on your part, people on a list can only give you vague ideas. Since you are interested in embedded systems, you need to see what universities offer specializations in this area. Then there are other questions you have to be prepared to answer.</p>
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<li><p>Do you want a research based degree or a professional degree. The former will probably require a thesis and the latter will only be coursework and you might even be able to do it part time while working (even online possibly). </p></li>
<li><p>What are your goals for getting this degree, what benefit do you hope to gain at the end? Is it a better job? Is is going on to a Ph.D.?</p></li>
<li><p>Do you have any geographical preferences or specific requirements about what kind of university you are seeking? </p></li>
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<p>As for funding. Getting an RA position at a major research university for a Masters is not easy. Professors generally reserve their support for Ph.D. students (not always). With your GPA and without knowing your GRE scores or other details, I would say that you have a chance at selective programs ut probably not at the highly selective programs. That being said, admissions to Masters programs, particularly professional ones is a bit easier than to Ph.D. programs as the universities expect the Masters students to self-fund their studies.</p>