<p>Rankings can be subjective and controversial. So much depends upon critera used. I suggest you take the time to view the Viterbi website and note the CS professors and their academic credentials. Also, the Viterbi School of Engineering is quite new with up to date facilities, labs and classrooms.</p>
<p>Here is another ranking…The Jiao Tong University global academic rankings placed USC’s computer science department 10th in the world. </p>
<p>If there is any chance for a visit to the school it would be a fine opportunity to see for yourself what SC has to offer.</p>