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That's probably overly dismissive. Obviously state schools are super valuable for undergrad- I went to one. I just wouldn't pay a ton of money for an MBA from one of them.

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People often underrate the state schools. I went to one as well for accounting. When I graduated I got a job at a big 4 accounting firm and was working with people who went to USC for their undergrad. We were making the same amount of money. Only difference was I graduated debt free (worked through school) and they had massive loans.

IMO, only go to the prestigious schools if you are studying a profession that has earning potential. Don't bother with any liberal arts type major.

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