Boston or DC for Finance?
I have recently been looking into MSF programs on the east coast and have noticed that the majority of second tier programs are located in Boston or DC. The list have complied, listed below are the universities that seem like they are worth the investment, all of which are about the same caliber, in my opinion. Do you guys have any idea whether it would be better to be located in Boston or DC for recruiting purposes? The end goal would be to land a FT position in asset,wealth, or investment management,
DC:
American University
George Washington University
Georgetown University (Online Program)
Boston:
Boston College
Boston University
Bentley University
Northeastern
I can't comment on the programs, but in terms of geography - Boston without question, especially if you are trying to go AM.
I would second duffmt6. Boston is a hub for AM and PWM firms. I would pick BC or BU from that list. If you really prefer DC, go for GW although the tuition might be insanely high.
Go to Boston. DC is a dead end unless you're going for federal positions or public finance.
Agree with both comments above. There are many top AM firms in Boston (Fidelity, Wellington, Putnam, etc.). I can't really speak for DC but if you're interested in AM and PWM, Boston definitely is a great spot.
I love DC, but if you are looking to break into a financial job you want to be in Boston, not DC.
The only two major players coming to mind in the DC / Baltimore area are T.Rowe and Legg Mason... you'd probably be better in Boston
Im completing my undergrad at one of those schools listed in Boston, good opportunities, and a good city overall. Pick Boston.
boston ainec. i'm also biased
Worked in finance in DC. Go to Boston. Seriously.
Boston
Thanks for the advice guys looks like Boston is the unanimous decision hopefully OCR at these schools is pretty good!
I'll never understand how people ask internet strangers to make decisions for them.
Well thats fucking retarded. I guess you dont read product reviews or use services like Yelp where people rate restaurants and the like. Why the fuck would you not get the opinion of people in a similar industry that have lived in the places you're considering?
In this case, we literally chose for him.
You really think that I made my final decision based on this post? What do you do for a living, just a shot in the dark but im guessing you don't work in high finance
I'm a professional 10th grader
I might be
Bawstan
Did you make a final decision yet? Just to play devils advocate, I live very close to the heart of DC and there are some EXTREMELY wealthy people living in and around the area. If you are seriously considering PWM, there are much worse places to be than DC. In the end it is up to you however.
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