Applied economics in UMD vs BU MSMF vs Lehigh MSAF

I am an Chinese student seeking graduate study and work opportunities in America. Right now I got an admission from M.P.S in Applied Economics in University of Maryland. My short term career goal is working in the fields of finance in America, so I wonder to what extent this degree can help me with my goal. Is it an advantage for seeking job in DC area? Meanwhile I am preparing for applications for MSAF in Lehigh and MSMF in BU. These two may offer better opportunities in Boston or NYC, but I hope you could provide your order among these three and tell me why. Thanks a lot!

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both if they are available to me. I'm quite confident with my quantitative skills as well as general finance. But if I have choices, I would prefer traditional finance.

 
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