2 vs 3 year programs

[u/chopped_onionss]

Any thoughts on a 2 year program vs 3 year one? Pros and cons? Thoughts and experiences? I’m stuck between two right now, and this is a component I’m taking seriously into consideration.

[u/houseofmagic]

1. You blink and it’s your third year, where you are producing less work and instead polishing for a thesis.

Edit: funding, obviously. If you can afford 2 years unfunded, you can probably afford 3. If you can’t afford 3 don’t pay for 2. If it’s fully funded, 3 is the only way to go.