Hey Fabulous Archinect community, 

Starting this thread to discuss the Job market and academic relevance for MS in Urban Design in the current post-pandemic scenario for the 2 most pro-active cities. Looking forward to all your active participation (Grad students/alumni/Professionals) 

While IVY leagues are dream schools, it seems getting an offer without a financial package is a bigger heartache than not getting accepted at all!

We can discuss the following for each school: 

a. Affordability vs. reputations. location

b. Academic environment/resource/learning opportunity/curriculum

c. Recruitment assistance/Recruitment rate/Starting salary

d. Alumni network/work-life balance 

 So just wanted to know your feedback on well-reputed yet cost-effective/affordable Grad schools in New York and California for MS Urban Design Degree (MUD). 

Any feedback on these NY schools>

• New York Institute Of Technology (NYIT)
• New York University (NYU)
• Columbia University - GSAPP
• City College of New York
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• Cooper Union
• Syracuse University