How good in Masters in Finance from UIUC?

My application for Masters in Finance has been accepted by UIUC. I am an international student from India and already have about 7 years of experience working for private equity clients and last 2-3 years working as a offshore support for a sell-side analyst. I am kinda worried about my future prospects and if it is actually worth it as the tuition fees is on the higher end at ~$60,000. I would love some input regarding this decision.

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You have 7 years experience. An MSF really isn't for you. The UIUC brand is good domestically and internationally, but I'd expect to get the degree and go back to India with it.

 
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Slightly. End of the day if you have 7 years experience you should do an MBA. Maybe a computational masters would help. But a traditional MSF will not be of much help.

 

Princeton MFin is a MFE and illniprogrammer is an alum. MIT MFin salary is better than many T25 MBA Averages. Columbia's MSc is so oversold these days

 
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You have 7 years experience. An MSF really isn't for you. The UIUC brand is good domestically and internationally, but I'd expect to get the degree and go back to India with it.

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