Which program is better for Kinetic Typography?

Which program is better for a person planning to pursue degree in material science: funded doctoral program at Stony Brook or unfunded Master's of Science at ASU?

• I have admits from the above mentioned universities. My research focus  is in the area of nanomaterials ( thin films , nanocomposites ) , MEMS etc.. I am quite confused for which option to go for... which would be a better program for me ? career prospectus at the end of the program ? Any input that would help me before taking the final call is welcome .. Thanks a lot :)

• Answer:

  I am not qualified to answer this question because I don't know anything about the programs in the universities you have been offered admits to. I am responding to this question only because I was asked to answer it. Maybe my responses on Quora to few material science questions miseld you to think I know about these schools. I am sorry for that. I am just a "journal reading" autodidactic dabbler with no sound knowledge of any field...just scant grasp of few... So my input might be quite useless because of its highly non specific nature, but sharing my thoughts if it is of any help at all If there is an underlying imperative to start earning soon, then a doctoral program seems a longer commitment than an MS. However if there is a possibility to convert the doctoral program into an MS (in case you find PhD is not to your liking once you start), then the funded PhD program may be a better choice. This of course assumes you can convert in between. Assuming funding is not a crucial factor for your choice, if the homework you have done on the departments of both the universities, shows one is distinctly superior to the other in terms of the program quality and faculty it might be worth picking the superior one. A good faculty and program may to a large part automatically address your concerns of career prospects after your program. I hope someone who really knows material science and these two universities reads your question and gives you a specific, helpful, and most importantly a timely response. Congratulations and Good luck!