<prompt> Human: Im looking at different MA programs for International Relations or Security studies. I have an idea of the jobs Id like to do, and the salaries range from 50-100k, with something like 65 or 75 being average. I am applying next cycle, but Im not sure what programs would just be too expensive or be a really big malinvestment. Georgetown has a really cool program, but the cost of being a private school plus two years of rent in DC could easily broach over 100k as a total cost of attendance .My parents are willing to significantly bankroll my education either through paying part of my tuition in cash, a parent plus loan, or paying for my living expenses. In nominal terms going to the cool expensive program seems like a boon, but even with a partial scholarship it would be really expensive. Likewise, I plan on applying to public schools and seeing what kind of scholarship offers come back, but if I dont get significant scholarship money, the cost of going out of state plus cost of attendance could easily end up close to the cost had I gone to Georgetown . The jobs I am looking at arent hyper-lucrative like Chemical Eng. would be, so Im very aware of debt loads. Also, my parents are squared away for retirement and have enough money socked away, so this wouldnt impinge on their plans .I went to a big state school for undergrad, and most of the jobs Im looking at prefer an MA, so I figure it makes sense to go ahead and apply and get in. On some level I know the namebrand school isnt worth the 150k pricetag, but on the other hand going to a school that is pretty unheard of to potential employers isnt exactly encouraging.  <response>: salaries range from 50k - 100kAnecdotally, that seems high. A little research below shows the median earnings not starting mind you to be closer to 50k. Given this, I do not think this degree is at all worth it financially. 