Computer Science Major - State University

andophanes
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:41:14 +0000

Greetings!!

I’m currently a sophomore at a relatively unknown “Soandso State University.” I’m undeclared, just racking up general education requirements while I oscillate from possible majors.

Lately I’ve really been considering Computer Science, something I always thought I’d major in when I was in highschool because I was very interested in programming and my father is a software engineer.

My main question is, how much is a computer science degree from a “Soandso State University” worth? Would I need to transfer to a more distinctive state university (which is, say, ranked in the top 100 Computer Science schools in the country [I know, major distinction :P]) in order for me to acquire the benefits of a computer science degree? That is, primarily job opportunities out of college and a demonstrable skill that university provided me.

I’m really struggling because I don’t want to graduate with a social science degree and be bound to either having to attend grad school or have zero skills out of college that will help me find a job that I enjoy.

I appreciate your time everyone!