Does stating terminal degree as Master's (and not PhD) hamper my chances of getting selected in a grad school? I'm applying to a grad school in the US for fall 2016. While filling the application, I stated my initial and terminal degree preferences as Master's only (and not PhD) as I want to work in the industry post MS. Will it hurt my chances of getting selected?
It probably won't hurt your chances of getting accepted, but it will definitely hurt your chances of getting funding from the department.