Masters from not-so-reputable univ okay?

[catsarebad]

Hello,

I really want Masters degree in Applied Mathematics (i'm into ODE, PDE, etc). I will have to take loan to pay for it. Here are the three current options I have:

1) Depaul University
very very costly - main is Stat - very very easy to get into
http://csh.depaul.edu/academics/graduate/applied-mathematics-ms/Pages/degree-requirements.aspx

2) IIT
costly - seems decent - has couple of PDE classes
http://www.iit.edu/csl/programs/professional_masters/master_applied_math.shtml

3) take Mathematics classes as a non-degree student, get good grades, and see if I can attend a better university


My goal is to teach and community college. They all seem to want at least Masters. As an undergrad, I did double major in Math and Physics.

 

[Theorem.]

If you want to do a masters why don't you do it somewhere where it doesn't actually cost you? Many schools in many countries will pay a stipend that covers basic living costs and tuition for a masters(e.g. Canada)

 

[Hercuflea]

I don't recommend taking a loan for a math degree unless your desire is to work on Wall Street. Engineering would be OK.

 

[catsarebad]

I can't go out of States. I seriously have horrible finance. I got offered small scholarship at IIT and even now I would have to take huge amount of loan...probably $ 30k above in a single year.

my third option is like 10k a year w/o financial aid (given i eventually get admitted).

i don't want to take loan either but it's not like an option tho.edit: i know i'll do very well once admitted...and to be admitted i need to be able to afford tuition price.

 

[Theorem.]

I can't go out of States. I seriously have horrible finance. I got offered small scholarship at IIT and even then I would have to take huge amount of loan probably $ 30k above in a single year.

my third option is like 10k a year w/o financial aid (given i eventually get admitted).

i don't want to take loan either but it's not like an option tho.

But there are schools that will pay YOU to go there if you have the minimum requirements for their program?

 

[Raioneru]

I can't go out of States. I seriously have horrible finance. I got offered small scholarship at IIT and even now I would have to take huge amount of loan...probably $ 30k above in a single year.

my third option is like 10k a year w/o financial aid (given i eventually get admitted).

i don't want to take loan either but it's not like an option tho.


edit: i know i'll do very well once admitted...and to be admitted i need to be able to afford tuition price.

look up the financial maths msc program of iit, I hear it's a good degree and will land you a job in chicago that should help solving your financial issues.