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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: Being overly sensitive not to dox them, it's the type of major that literally everyone in the field has told us "it doesn't matter at all where you went to school." It also requires a masters and doesn't pay a whole ton (tops out around $80-100k maybe). [/quote]
We were in the same boat (also a niche major).  DC got great merit aid from GMU such that it brought it down to practically in state, but nothing from Penn State (also oos), their #1 choice.  They also know they will need a graduate degree for this profession.

We won't need to take out a loan, but man, it hurts to leave so much money on the table.

But, unlike your situation, DC really wanted Penn State, so that's where they are going.  They will have to work for a few years and save money for grad school.  If they went to GMU, we could pay for grad school.

They are well aware of the financial situation, but IMO, a 17 yr old doesn't really understand the long term consequences of these choices.  Most 17 yr olds are too focused on the now and not the future.

Having stated that, the only reason I relented on PSU was that it has an amazing alumni network, and if DC changes their major (which I think may happen),  I think PSU would be better.[/quote]

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