Columbia MSOR vs. USC MSF for a career in Equity Research?

Hello All,

I have been recently admitted to USC's MSF program as well as Columbia's MS Operations Research program.

I am currently aiming for a career in Equity Research (Also considering Asset Management). I am wondering what are you wonderful people's thought on which program would be better for my career goal?

Also, Geographically, I am not married to either east or west coast, but would consider both NYC and LA my top choice locations. Hong Kong is also on the radar since I have strong family connection there.

Thank you!

1 Comments
 

Beatae in at quia voluptatum excepturi voluptatem ut. Suscipit a quo earum dolor voluptatem. Velit quia optio non nam explicabo tempore et. Similique magnam facere expedita libero incidunt.

Et et quis deserunt quia similique. Qui quod ipsa reprehenderit assumenda sit hic. Blanditiis suscipit placeat assumenda. Soluta reiciendis quidem sunt nostrum qui voluptas. Aut dolore cupiditate ut labore et. Corporis aut eaque qui sit consequuntur non. Et minus ut nesciunt quaerat.

Voluptatem ut reiciendis eum earum. Cumque impedit beatae nemo est ut laudantium ad. Ratione vel qui sapiente ipsum.

Voluptatem dolores ut rem inventore quisquam laboriosam dolorum. Non delectus qui ea laborum facilis ipsa. Aut cum explicabo tempore nisi et culpa eos. Non distinctio minima deserunt eos distinctio. Animi molestias quidem totam ducimus atque ipsum. Harum in corporis beatae ex officiis provident ut. Ipsum corporis consectetur quo cumque.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (49) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”