[Admissions Advice] UCSD MSBA (~60% scholarship) – Strong choice for tech analytics pivot?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been admitted to UCSD’s MSBA program with a scholarship covering nearly 60% of tuition. I’m evaluating whether this is a strong enough option to commit to a pivot into tech-focused analytics roles in the US.

Quick context:

• US citizen, residing and working in India
• >2.5 years of data analytics and governance experience
• No visa constraints, but no US work experience yet
• Even with the scholarship, I would still be taking loans for the remaining cost and living expenses

Given the current tech hiring environment, I’m trying to think about this from an ROI perspective.

A few things I’d appreciate insight on:

• How strong are UCSD MSBA outcomes for tech analytics roles in practice?
• Does the California location meaningfully help with recruiting?
• For someone targeting tech (not consulting), does the program provide enough lift to justify the investment?

For context, I’m also waiting on decisions from UT Austin McCombs and UW Foster, but UCSD is currently my offer with the best substantial funding.

Would really value candid perspectives from recent grads or current students.

Thank you!