@iwannabe_Brown Good point. I think I just have to have faith that Brown does indeed have a wonderful CS department, as do Duke and Dartmouth. Just because they don’t appear in rankings, does not mean anything, especially if job prospects are as you describe them.
If possible, could you briefly highlight the 5 year masters program, and whether it is worth it to prospective employers, or would you recommend completing a masters at a later time (after work experience) or perhaps from another institution?