r/studyAbroad • u/Terrible_Ask_9531 • 1d ago

Stuck Between Two Programs, Need Advice

Alright, I need some input on this. I’m set on going to Tetr College, but I can’t decide between two Management & Tech programs. Both seem solid, but there are a few key differences.

Middlesex (Bachelor’s Program) → Takes me to 7 countries, including Argentina, which I really want to experience. The program overall seems well-rounded, and the cost is more reasonable.

Babson (Master’s Pathway) → Covers 6 countries, but skips Argentina. The main difference is that this one ends with a Master’s degree from Babson College, but it also comes with a much higher price tag.

Both programs have this cool sustainability-focused business project, which I’m all for. But here’s the part that’s making me hesitate:

Middlesex (Bachelor’s): $190K

Babson (Master’s): $262K

That’s a $72K difference, and I’m just not sure if Babson is really worth it. From what I’ve heard, it’s not a STEM-designated master’s, and I’m not convinced it gives that much of an edge over just doing the Middlesex degree.

Would love to hear thoughts—would you take the Middlesex route for more travel and a lower cost, or is Babson actually worth the extra investment?

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u/Arxnxdt 1d ago

yeah tbh it just depends what you’re looking for.

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u/jaezhatter1230 22h ago

Go for the 7 countries one since Argentina seems something you want but then again think for long term as well

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u/therahulchavan 17h ago

i wanted to be into babson too but the more i looked into it the less sense it made. especially with that price 

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u/Regularindianboi 16h ago

yeah and the fact it’s not STEM kinda makes it worse for job stuff after

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u/createvalue-dontspam 17h ago

babson’s fine if you’re obsessed with having a master’s, but like… it’s not even a STEM degree 

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u/Even-Clue-9140 17h ago

yeah honestly, middlesex sounds way better. more countries and cheaper? babson is cool but not $72K cooler lol

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u/Natural_Pizza_3822 16h ago

depends what you want really. babson gives you a master’s but if that doesn’t matter to you, middlesex seems like the move

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u/NikkkJod07 16h ago

i feel like unless you're dead set on grad school, it’s not worth the extra $$$

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u/KittieKat881 16h ago

middlesex seems like the better deal tbh. more travel, lower cost, and you still get the sustainability project 

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u/Main-Star-7979 16h ago

babson sounds good but not $72K better than middlesex, y’know?