@coolguy40 I would have to disagree to some extent. I know that companies like Google don’t care about where you went to school, at least for entry-level positions, but from what I’ve heard, it will matter a lot when trying to reach a management position. Also, if you’d like to create your own startup, venture capitalists will take you much more seriously if you’ve attended a brand name school.
One area where prestige is extremely important is quantitative finance. If you’re not from a top 25 school (preferably top 15), even getting an interview will be a huge uphill battle. I’m sure this field is highly desirable for CS majors. The pay is quant finance significantly better than the pay at FAANG. You can make millions if you’re good, but you probably won’t make it past $300-400k per year if you work at FAANG.
@“aunt bea” I completely understand why he’s going for prestige over program quality. Read what I wrote above.
For example, UIUC has a much better CS department than Dartmouth, but Dartmouth has better connections and a better name. Having a brand name on your resume will go a long way when seeking highly competitive jobs and venture capital. For this reason, I’d argue that a CS degree from Dartmouth is better than a CS degree from UIUC.