Tufts vs BU vs Northeastern (MS Computer Science)

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<p>I am interested in studying for MS Computer Science while working. I am considering the following 4 schools. Can you please rank these schools based on their reputation in computer science area.</p>

<ol>
<li>Tufts University</li>
<li>Boston University (Metropolitan College)</li>
<li>Northeastern University</li>
<li>WPI</li>
</ol>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>What do you mean, “while working”? Do you intend to be a part time student? Of the four, Northeastern has the co-op program which, after the first semester of your sophomore year, allows you to take up to 6 months off while working full time (co-op.) If indeed you intend to attend school part-time, you need to check each school’s admissions policies whether that is allowed.</p>

<p>As to rankings, here they are:
<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/computer-science-rankings/page+3[/url]”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/computer-science-rankings/page+3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for your reply.</p>

<p>Yes, I intend to be part time student. I am currently working full time as software developer. I already have a BSCS degree and want to study for MSCS. I guess co-op program doesn’t matter since I already have a job. </p>

<p>What I want is the best academics and name recognition out of these four schools for MS degree. All four schools allow part time study.</p>

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<p>^He/she will be getting a masters degree. I assume it’s fairly common to attend part-time for that. As to the specific programs, I can’t really help on that one.</p>

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<p>Did you get more information about those colleges? </p>

<p>Actually, I’m in the same position as you and would like to get more information about MS programs in those colleges…</p>

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<p>You might want to post this question in the graduate school forum, go back to the main discussion page and scroll down until you get to the Graduate School forum.</p>

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<p>For MSCS:</p>

<p>Northeastern CS department is better than Tufts CS dept but Tufts has better overall reputation as a University. BU offers MSCS via their night school (Metropolitan College) which is separate from their regular CS department whose standards for admission are not as strict as for their regular program. </p>

<p>So, in my opinion:</p>

<ol>
<li>NEU</li>
<li>Tufts</li>
<li>BU</li>
</ol>

<p>Choose a school that offers the same courses to both full time and part-time students that will ensure same standard for both full time and part time study. Tufts, NEU and WPI do that. BU doesn’t.</p>

<p>All of these CS schools are second tier schools so if you are studying for a part-time degree, it will not matter that much which school you attend. Chose a program that you like and it offers courses of your interest. I chose Tufts by the way (based on the type of CS courses typically offered).</p>