@TerribleBPthrower posted:What were the majors? That can make a huge difference in the first year comp from school to school.
Years ago I was helping a client hire some entry/junior software engineers. Target salary was $50-55k. I get this kid from Ga Tech on the phone and he tells me his minimum was $85k. I smirked to myself and thought "no way" and told him politely entry level software engineers don't get $85k. Whelp, I told the client execs about the conversation and they said they would absolutely go that high for a Ga Tech grad. They ended up giving him $90k + incentives.
There are many lists out there that show the first year and mid-career salaries from various schools. Harvey Mudd is neck and neck with MIT for the top spot in both categories. You can also find lists of graduate comp based on majors.
I’m not sure. The private school was investment banking, and I know that matters. I guess my point is…I”lol give another example: We have a friend whose daughter was deciding between almost full ride/full ride scholarships at Pepperdine, SMU, TCU, etc. (and they were stressed). That kid will be fine wherever she goes. The question becomes more about where she will be happy. Back to the original two, I have no doubt, they will both end up very successful in their careers. It is how they are built. I just don’t think the name of the school they attend is really the factor. I think a lot of kids with that kind of drive choose those schools.