Asian IT Professional Seeking Career Change Advice: Best US Graduate Programs for High Pay and Good WLB(～50hour/week)?
Hey everyone,
I'm a 28-year-old Asian IT professional (non-SWE, currently working as an IT consultant) with ambitious goals. I'm looking to maximize my earning potential while maintaining a good work-life balance (WLB). To achieve this, I'm considering pursuing a graduate degree in the US for a career change.
Here are some options I'm considering, along with potential salaries:
- MBA, aiming for PM or LDP roles (assuming consulting won't offer good WLB) → $150k
- Chicago Booth stats: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/boothsitecore/docs/2022-2023_Final_Employment_Statistics_Full-Time.xls
- Kellogg stats: https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/-/media/files/careers/2023/kellogg-full-time-class-of-2023-outcomes-two-year-mba-program.ashx?la=enBusiness Analytics Master's, targeting analyst roles at consulting firms → $130k
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) Master's, aiming for analyst positions at consulting firms or something?→ $140k?
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Business Analytics Master's, targeting analyst roles at consulting firms or something? → $130k?
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MIT MBAn stats: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/master-of-business-analytics/meet-class
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- Financial Engineering Master's, pursuing quant roles → $150k
- Berkeley MFE placements: https://mfe.haas.berkeley.edu/careers/mfe-placements#2023
- Columbia MSFE: https://ieor.columbia.edu/2022-msfe-placement-statistics
- Master’s in Engineering or Engineering Management to pursue PM roles →$150K
- Any other specific universities or master's programs you'd recommend?
I'd appreciate your insights on:
- Which option offers the best balance of high pay and good WLB?
- Are there other programs or career paths I should consider?
- Any advice for an international student pursuing this path?
- Experiences from those who've made similar career transitions?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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