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  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider New York City College of Technology, College of Staten Island, York College, and Columbia.
  • Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Mildred Elley School.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Medgar Evers College, Bronx Community College, Wagner College, and York College.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology • Rochester, NY
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2006)

• 7/8/2011

"A school is what you make of it. I squandered my first 3 years at RIT, and finally broke out of my shell in my final 2 years of undergrad. Grad school has been even more enlightening as I am finally mature enough to understand how to take responsibility of my learning. RIT probably was not always a great place, but I think as it stands now it offers at least a moderate social scene and very interesting and challenging academics."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would definitely recommend RIT to anyone seeking a technical school for CS or SE. They would learn a ton and might have some fun in the process. And no doubt they would enter the work force with a leg up on the competition.
Program Reputation8I don't think RIT gets enough respect for its CS department; they are always overshadowed by the engineering programs. RIT CS is nationally known, however, and I think people regard it well. It's certainly not on the level of MIT or CMU, but it is consistently in the top rankings for technical schools in the country.
Program Quality8The faculty in the CS department is very knowledge, although some obviously were hired because they were smart and not because they can teach. The courses can be very challenging, but overall if you look to get solid content out of your classes, in general you will.
Instruction7CS is a difficult field with respect to career preparation, since most jobs in the industry relate to software engineering rather than pure CS. Still, RIT CS prepares its students with in depth knowledge of core CS theory and concepts. The amount thrown at students is anywhere from reasonable to insane, but the teachers are all very knowledgeable and have great information to share.
How Difficult6For those taking the Computer Vision route, that coursework was reportedly very difficult. My course of study tended more towards theory, algorithms and cryptography, which are difficult courses but workloads only rarely became a problem. Generally problems with workloads came from lack of time management skills rather than from too much work given.
Hands-On vs. BookishMost courses incorporate required texts and reading with projects and coding. Some lean more one way than the other, but in general it's fairly balanced down the middle.
Schedule Flexibility7Class flexibility is about average, I think. Most classes occur Monday through Thursday, with a few Friday classes and fewer Saturday classes. Online courses are offered more now than I remember in the past. Summer offerings are usually on the skimpy side, with only core courses offered. And being a graduate student, there is not enough diversity in evening classes.
Academic Facilities7The library has plenty of books, both old and new, relating to CS. It also holds a number of periodicals as well as past dissertations and Master's projects. The computer labs are very good with Windows, Mac, and Linux boxes available. There are cluster computers and test networks for research. Classrooms are plain, but probably don't have enough outlets for the proliferation of laptops and netbooks. I never used the tutors, but my perception is they are a great resource. Professors also make themselves available in the study center. Most professors are very accessible and welcome walk-ins.
Social Life3During my undergrad, the school was a pit. Nothing happened. The school was a ghost town on the weekends. No parties, no festivities, no gigantic frat things. Kids would hole up in their dorms and play Counterstrike for days. Hockey was the only sport that got any attention, and most games did not sell out. It was only a couple of years ago that I think things started turning around, but while I was an undergrad it was a social wasteland.
Placement Services4I found these to be some somewhat lacking, although the career service web search tools are decent enough. I remember not getting much help at all in finding a co-op during my undergraduate. I have not bothered to use them again after graduation, instead preferring to use recruiters.
Alumni Network5I get mailings from the RIT Alumni network every once in a while but I don't pay much attention to them. As I'm still pursuing my Master's in CS from RIT, I still kind of consider myself a student rather than an alum.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY
Studying Computer Science/Cognitive Science (completion in 2013)

• 7/10/2011

"I was very pleased with the school. However, President Shirley Ann Jackson is ruining it slowly. She keeps increasing her rate of pay at a similar rate to her increase in the budget."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt's one of the best schools in the country for computer science. Furthermore, they do a good job of preparing you for a job.
Program Reputation8RPI has one of the best computer science programs in the country. It's definitely not the top-ranked school but it is considered a “new ivy.”
Program Quality10RPI is one of the best schools in the country for Computer Science. However, it's very difficult in terms of the workload.
Instruction8Many of the teachers here are phenomenal. However, certain professors are terrible. Names such as Hardwick or Carothers come to mind.
How Difficult10The workload is very difficult as it's time consuming and challenging. However, it is rewarding and not the hardest major compared to engineering or the hard sciences, I suppose. But it's very difficult compared to any of the liberal arts.
Hands-On vs. BookishA lot of the work is done for computer science that is hands-on involves coding projects and the like, but the vast majority of classes are very book-heavy.
Schedule Flexibility6There are summer classes but I never took them. There are also courses held later at night but for the most part, classes are held during the day on weekdays.
Academic Facilities8They're decent without question. The libraries have all that's needed for most classes. Additionally, with few exceptions, the professors are very easy to reach.
Placement Services8The school has a program called the Center for Career and Professional Development. This program helps students get jobs, perfect resumes, and sets up career fairs. It helped me to get my internship at National Instruments, which is where I currently work.
Alumni Network8I worked for a program called RenXchange on campus that called alumni up and discussed the current things going on on campus. Additionally, my fraternity has a phenomenal alumni networking program that goes above and beyond what the college provides to help get jobs and internships.

Polytechnic University Of NYU • Nyc, NY
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2011)

• 7/24/2011

"It wasn't a bad school, but without the reputation of an Ivy League school it's just like any other school. It was pretty expensive, too."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noThe reputation of the school really matters, especially if it's going to be your final degree. The cost of this school would have been as much as a better school. Also, the school had too many international students, so networking was difficult.
Program Reputation7I'm a decent developer with a varied background. I've no problem learning new programming languages and am willing to adapt.
Program Quality5The classes and the education were decent. However, it wasn't an MIT or a CMU, so the diploma doesn't have that “wow factor.”
Instruction6Teachers were surprisingly good. A few may have had language barriers, but a majority of them have been in the field for many years. They brought good experience to the lessons.
How Difficult7I can't say that the program was easy. The topics in the field are generally difficult, so doing well was hard. However, I'm sure it would have been a lot easier if one only wanted to receive a passing grade.
Hands-On vs. BookishThe field demands a mix of the two. Having only text books without the hands on experience is useless, and vice-versa. The school's program reflected that.
Schedule Flexibility7It was pretty flexible. The school realized that many MS students also had jobs, and so they provided a lot of the classes in the evenings. They also allowed some classes to be held virtually over the internet.
Academic Facilities5As a part time student, I didn't make good use of the facilities. However, it's a small university in a crowded metropolitan area, so space was limited.
Social Life5It was mostly a commuter school so interaction was mostly limited to the class room. Many students were also international students, so language barriers were frequent.
Placement Services5I was already working at the time I was getting my MS, so I didn't use the school's career center. However, I've heard decent things, and do get an occasional email regarding job opportunities.
Alumni Network5For now it's average. The school isn't a fancy name like MIT or RPI, so there's no real legacy. The lack of a legacy makes alumni less likely to reconnect with recent grads from the same school.

RPI • Troy, NY
Studying Computer Science (completion in 1987)

• 9/26/2011

"Overall, I received a good education from RPI. The social scene was not great and I didn't enjoy Troy, NY at all, but the classes were good."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeMy recommendation would depend on the person applying. If they were a woman or were interested in a more typical college social scene, I might urge them to consider a different school.
Program Reputation7RPI has a good reputation in the US for computer science and engineering. While it doesn't have the top-tier reputation of MIT or CalTech, its engineering and computer science graduates are respected.
Program Quality9The courses provided me with the technical skills I needed for my career. There was a wide variety of course electives to choose from.
Instruction9For the most part, the professors were very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy teaching. Occasionally, classes were taught by graduate teaching assistants, and the quality of that instruction was not as good.
How Difficult9The classes were challenging and included a fair amount of work. Projects often required a lot of time outside of the classroom.
Hands-On vs. BookishMy education was fairly centered. Some work in some classes was more book learning oriented than others.
Schedule Flexibility8I found the class schedule to be flexible, and I was able to take classes that didn't interfere with my work schedule. At the time I attended, there were no online options, but I assume that has changed.
Academic Facilities9Computer resources and labs were very good. I found my professors to be highly accessible.
Social Life3There was a large gender imbalance at RPI, which made social events less fun. The school did not have a very active social life outside of drinking.
Placement Services5I already had a job when I attended RPI for my Master's degree. As such, I didn't take advantage of the school's job placement services.
Alumni Network8The school is good at providing information on what is new at the school. However, most of the communication seems aimed at getting me to contribute.

SUNY Purchase • Purchase, NY
Studying Economics (completion in 2007)

• 11/8/2011

"It was a nice experience but not the best."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI don't have strong feelings either way. I enjoyed it but didn't love it.
Program Reputation5The school is generally not known for my field. It deserves to be acknowledged.
Program Quality7Great professors for economics who left a lasting impact.
Instruction6The quality of instruction was great. Career preparation was poor/could be better.
How Difficult6Economics is generally a difficult subject. The professors taught it well.
Hands-On vs. BookishGenerally my program was very book-learning oriented. I don't know how it could be more hands on oriented though.
Schedule Flexibility7Many options were available. Online options were slim.
Academic Facilities7There were plenty of resources. However exterior and interior facilities could look better.
Social Life8Plenty of social aspects can be found at the school. Nothing I would improve on that.
Placement Services5They didn't really help me at all but I didn't really seek their help either.
Alumni Network6I haven't really bothered with the alumni network. They keep in contact through mail and email.

Pace University • New York, NY
Studying Finance (completion in 2009)

• 11/18/2011

"I learned much more than students in other majors would."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI'd recommend it if the world of finance recovers. Otherwise, there's not much there.
Program Reputation6The finance program has a good reputation. The school of arts brings down the ratings with all the weak students.
Program Quality7I learned a lot of math. Financial theory was also interesting.
Instruction8Career services were rather useless. Most students got what they wanted out of it. I feel like I got more than most.
How Difficult6Some parts were too easy. I think they were trying to keep it easy to ensure a high graduation rate.
Hands-On vs. BookishThere's a lot of math in finance. Marketing was more hands on, as we had to do actual sales pitches.
Schedule Flexibility4Many classes are offered only once per year. Many required classes overlap.
Academic Facilities8There are a few bad apples but were mostly good.
Social Life8A lot of commuters. There are also a lot of clubs though.
Placement Services7Career services are useless. The majority of the staff are idiotic with absolutely no good suggestions.
Alumni Network9Alumni events are interesting. Some people who come to them are interesting as well.

Alfred State • Alfred, NY
Studying IT (completion in 2011)

• 11/25/2011

"I'm very satisfied. I'd like my children to learn in Alfred State."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt would be the right choice. I'm proud I'm an alum of Alfred State.
Program Reputation7Alfred State is progressing every year. It keeps its traditions, but never forgets about progress.
Program Quality10It was great. I learned a lot of things and I had a great time while studying there.
Instruction8I had some really good teachers. I felt a great support coming from them.
How Difficult8It was really difficult. I was always busy working on my homework.
Hands-On vs. BookishIt was book learning. I enjoyed it, because I like reading very much.
Schedule Flexibility8I think it was flexible. Although I had much to learn, I always had time for fun with my friends.
Academic Facilities10It has everything that a school needs. Computers, libraries, labs, etc.
Social Life10I'm an easygoing person, so I had contact with almost everyone in school. I attended almost every event and enjoyed it.
Placement Services10They really help their students find great jobs. 97% of alumni have well-paying jobs.
Alumni Network7Alfred State's alumni program is really developed, and it helped me to keep in touch with everyone with no trouble.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY
Studying Computer Engineering (completion in 2010)

• 12/23/2011

"Most of what I do in my career, especially the programming languages and techniques that I use, was self-taught and not learned within class. I learned most of what I know working a job as a Systems Administrator during school. I did not learn $50,000/year worth of information."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noThe school is way overpriced, and climbing, with a horrible administration. RPI does not care about academics, they care about money from research. Student life is horrible, the dorms are ancient, the professors don't care and the administration is borderline corrupt. You will go into massive debt going here, and you won't learn anything.
Program Reputation9RPI is considered one of the best engineering schools in the country. Whenever someone has heard of RPI, they know them for their engineering.
Program Quality1The school did not offer most of the classes that I had any interest in taking. Out of eight "concentration electives", they would only offer one or two. The school cared much more about research than they did about instruction.
Instruction1Most of the professors were foreign researchers who did not care about teaching. Assuming you could understand them, they were horrible teachers and had TA's do most of the work. The school forced them to teach so they could get research funding, and their lack of interest in teaching showed.
How Difficult8Work load was very high, and there was a lot of homework and projects. The subject material was challenging, which included advanced mathematics and physics courses. Of course, the work was more difficult than it should have been due to professors not knowing how to teach the fundamentals.
Hands-On vs. BookishSome classes, such as the math and physics, were all book learning. Many classes, such as microprocessor systems, embedded control, electric circuits, database systems, computer science, computer networking, etc had labs in addition to the book material.
Schedule Flexibility2There were no online or weekend courses. There were some summer classes, at $1000 per credit. All classes were during the week, mostly during the day with some labs at night.
Academic Facilities3Most of the buildings are extremely old, and the new buildings are off limits to undergraduate students and are only used for research. Much of the lab equipment is out of date. There are some decent tutor programs, but professors were typically too busy doing research to care about helping their students.
Social Life2A poor male-female ratio (3:1) made the social experience rather awkward. Most parties were held at fraternities, which I didn't want to get involved in. There was not much to do in the city, and residents disliked the college students.
Placement Services7They have two career fairs each year with a wide variety of companies recruiting. The career development center offers many services to help with resume critiquing and interviewing skills.
Alumni Network5Many donations come from alumni. The alumni association is very active in providing institute updates. They ask for donations quite often, however.

State University Of New York At Geneseo • Geneseo, NY
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2010)

• 12/28/2011

"I received a good education from a school with a great reputation. Geneseo was an affordable college (state school) that offered all of the challenging courses of private universities. I feel the school prepared me well for my future and I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years there."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noThe computer science major is no longer offered. Other students are not able to pursue my career at the college.
Program Reputation3The program was cut in 2011 due to financial issues. Prior to being cut, Geneseo was not known as a technology school, but rather as a liberal arts school and therefore didn't have a strong reputation.
Program Quality4The program was very small and didn't offer many electives. The professors were out of touch with current technology trends and still teaching courses on compilers. The program was so small and unprofitable that it was cut in 2011. However, because it was such a small program there were lots of opportunities to get one-on-one time with professors and receive recognition for good work. Lastly, because the number of CS majors was small, it was very easy to get a job at the college's technology department.
Instruction4I learned a lot of fundamentals about programming and computers, but wasn't taught using many current technologies. I was only taught Java and had to learn other languages on my own. In addition, courses in managing information systems, applied information security, IT project management, etc. weren't offered.
How Difficult8The assignments I was given were challenging and required a significant time investment. They significantly improved my problem-solving skills and my confidence in being able to solve a difficult problem.
Hands-On vs. BookishThere was a mix of hands-on and book learning. Homework usually included reading out of a book and completing a "hands-on" lab assignment. Labs were also mandatory for some courses.
Schedule Flexibility5Some summer and night classes were offered, but the offerings were limited. Few, if any, online classes were offered and no weekend classes were held.
Academic Facilities9The professors were very accessible and a CS tutor was available Monday-Thursday nights. Students often helped each other out on difficult assignments. There were ample computer labs, UNIX systems and distributed systems for CS students to use.
Social Life10I thoroughly enjoyed Geneseo. I participated on an athletic team and had a very large group of close friends because of it. Students at the school had a good work-life balance. I was able to do very well academically while still maintaining a strong social life.
Placement Services2Job placement, when considering students who continue on to graduate school, is very strong. However, when excluding graduate school, job placement is low. Most students continue their education after graduating rather than looking for a job. The career services was very limited and career fairs were small.
Alumni Network3The CS program was very small, thus there weren't many CS alumni to reach out to. In addition, Geneseo is a liberal arts college which is not very focused on getting students jobs. Instead, it focuses on preparing students for graduate school. A good portion of alumni are teachers, professors or in medical professions - none of which seem helpful for my career path in IT.

New York University • New York City, NY
Studying Computer Sciences/Economics (completion in 2004)

• 12/28/2011

"My satisfaction comes from the career placement and support options. All of the classmates I knew who studied CS had jobs lined up before graduating. This is impressive in light of the burst of the dot-com bubble."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesWhile the school may not be the best learning environment to develop a CS background, it provides sufficient experience for the workforce. The school's recognition and career support paves the way to a smooth transition into the workforce.
Program Reputation5The school is not known for its Computer Science department. Many of the computer science students enter the business world after graduating. Many, like me, also double majored to make ourselves better suitable for the business world.
Program Quality5As a computer science student, I expected to have access to dedicated CS computer labs at the school with complete IDE software. Instead, we shared labs with the rest of the university. The business students, however, had their own computer labs. The instruction of the courses varied. Some courses were especially challenging, which helped me develop my problem solving skills. Most courses, however, were very basic and little programming know-how was developed.
Instruction4From high school, I learned C/C++ and was a proficient programmer. My university, however, utilized Java for most courses. Despite graduating with a high GPA, I walked away with weak Java foundation. I would not be able to enter the workforce as a Java developer. The university, however, did offer a wide selection of CS courses.
How Difficult3While the honors classes were difficult, most of the courses within the program were rather simple. Assignments could be completed within 2 hours and did not require students to fully understand the theory to accomplish the task.
Hands-On vs. BookishDespite not having a CS computer lab, the lectures and assignments provided much of the learning experience. I own perhaps 5 CS textbooks throughout my undergraduate CS career but only read one of these books.
Schedule Flexibility6Many of the required courses are taught during the fall semester only and few are at night. This limits flexibility in schedule. There are also very few online options with the college. Summer options are available, but due to the high tuition, is rarely practical for those who are on schedule for graduation.
Academic Facilities6Certain facilities and resources are second-to-none. This includes the amazing library - bigger than most libraries within New York City. The school also owns a lot of real estate, so classroom space is generally not an issue. Advisors and free tutoring services are readily available. My only gripe is with the non-existent CS computer lab. Although university-wide labs exist, with the large number of students, a dedicated lab for CS would have been helpful.
Social Life10The university frequently sponsors social events and clubs. Throughout the year, the school holds block parties to allow students to unwind and socialize between classes. Individual clubs often gather in lounges and the school frequently sponsors food services. Wherever you find food, college students aren't far behind.
Placement Services10My university is considered a Tier 2 school to major firms looking to hire recent graduates. That means that more prestigious Tier 1 schools, like MIT and CMU, will receive the first wave of job recruiters. But what my university lacks in prestige, it makes up for in sheer size. As such, NYU has the ability to hold multiple job fairs and host specific recruiter events. These events are open to all students. This is how I landed my job.
Alumni Network7The alumni network actively notifies students of relevant industry events. However, the full benefits of the alumni network requires payment of alumni membership fees.

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2006)

• 12/25/2011

"Syracuse helped me refine my understanding of software development and gave me some of the more advanced skills I have today. However, I do wonder if I would not have eventually learned this in the industry, as I found that right after I graduated, my skill level jumped up exponentially."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI would note that while it was not a poor choice for a program, there are far better alternatives for less money (e.g. I could have chosen Rutgers). My summary would basically be that you pay high end prices for a mid-level education.
Program Reputation4Unfortunately, my school has become known for sports and partying. While there are students there that are definitely there for study, it has slowly been slipping down the road of a diploma mill. Towards the end of my time there, I noticed a good deal of grade shading.
Program Quality6I have found that a lot of schools are dropping C++ as the major language in favor of Java, and are dropping compiler design courses. It pleases me to see my school holds these to their standard. However, I found our algorithms instruction to be a little weak.
Instruction7We were taught the basics well and the project load was fine. I think we were taught a more relevant curriculum than other schools. The one thing I think our school could have done better was to provide the direct correlations between some of our more abstract material and the real world.
How Difficult8The C-based classes were taught by a very strict teacher so the assignment quality had to be very high. I also found the self-selected (but required) engineering core classes to be quite demanding in terms of volume of material learned as well as work output required.
Hands-On vs. BookishIt was a pretty solid mix of concept introduction from books/readers that would always translate into smaller assignments and then larger projects. Towards the end of our time there, we would be in cross-school classes on teams that would be entirely project-based.
Schedule Flexibility5Most core classes had at least two offerings per semester so you could create a schedule that worked for you. Occasionally you would run into a course that was only offered in either the spring or fall semester which made things complicated but these were the rarity.
Academic Facilities6The computer science labs were updated during my time there from the ancient Solaris 9 machines to a decent distributed network. Prior to the upgrade, I would say our facilities were awful as build times for certain projects could run into the hours. But after the upgrade, I would say things were slightly ahead of the curve for the time.
Social Life6There were a good number of students there and most were friendly. The social scene was quite vibrant (sometimes a little too much) and having good sports teams always help a school unify around banner and build team spirit.
Placement Services2My school did very little to help us migrate into the working world. I was incredibly disappointed by the lack of relevant contacts outside of the immediate area.
Alumni Network2My school's alumni network is little more than a group of people attempting to fund-raise from their alumni. In all honesty, I find it rather insulting that after the amount of money I spent, they badger me so frequently for donations.

Columbia University • New York, NY
Studying Computer Technology And Applications (completion in 1987)

• 12/30/2011

"The program was a good fit for my needs. The instructors were good and provided important information that is still useful to me."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesThis school was a great place to study. They are very focused on ensuring that you get useful skills from the classes. If you live in or around New York it should be on your list to consider.
Program Reputation7The school has a good reputation in general. I would assume that it carries the same for this area of study.
Program Quality8At the time it met my needs for improving my technical skills. It helped me advance in my career.
Instruction8The instructors had real life experience in the field which they shared with us. Often those were more valuable than the technical skills learned.
How Difficult6The work was appropriately challenging and provided important core skills for that time (C programming, SQL database, business analysis). The courses were more in-depth than broad in their approach.
Hands-On vs. BookishMostly hands-on work with appropriate amounts of book learning. The book learning was complementary to the course work.
Schedule Flexibility8The course I took was intended for people who were working and all the classes were held in the evenings. Resources needed were available at all hours.
Academic Facilities7All the tools used were current at that time. I had no issues with any of the resources. My instructors were always responsive when I needed help.
Social Life5I was not that involved in school-related social activities. There was plenty happening nearby that kept me socially engaged.
Placement ServicesI know they had this available to me but I did not use it. I found work on my own and did not use it.
Alumni NetworkI have not really used those services. At the time I remember seeing many job offerings and I know they have some alumni benefits.
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