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Master of Architecture: University of Michigan vs University of Tennessee
My daughter has narrowed down her choices, but is having a hard time deciding between University of Michigan and University of Tennessee to pursue her Master of Architecture degree in the fall. She is graduating in a couple of weeks from Central Michigan University, after 4 years of being a track & field athlete, with her Bachelor of Interior Design and Real Estate Development & Finance. Does anyone have any recommendations on which school would be better for her to get her Architecture Masters degree from? She fell in love the the campus at University of Tennessee, but keeps going back and forth because of the school rankings, etc. It's hard to tell what is true to read online. She wants to choose where she will be able to get the best education and then best job. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My husband and I are both pharmacists and know nothing about architecture. Thank you.
Why is your child not doing their own research? Certainly they know best what they like?
Just know a few things:
Thanks for your input. She is doing her own research & has been on visits to both schools, but is still having a hard time deciding. She is a 22 year old college athlete (in season), and a full time student, she is busier than most college students. I am trying to lighten her load by reaching out to people who may be more knowledgeable about architecture schools.
UMich has significantly more name recognition and is a well-regarded program. I have no knowledge of UT.
Choose the one that will result in less cost/debt. Prestige in MArch programs don't count for much in an architect's career.
Career, sure. But I kinda feel like networks and first jobs are pretty dependent on your program. The ivy/prestigious ones are generally better. Whether that's worth the cost is another question.
UMich is basically a midwest ivy-league, bunch of friends/colleagues speak to its quality as a program. I believe it has a really strong alumni network which def helps in the post-grad job market.
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