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Originally Posted by hye345  Which is better for a masters degree in computer science? UC or CSU? |
Tough question! Any answer and replies you'll get from such question will be very subjective. The applicant should factor in much more than academic ranks when you'll be investing your future in the graduate program. But if you wish to select the best grad school within your reach, nothing wrong with that.
Or do you simply want to know which CA university ranks highest in the 'USNews.com America's Best Colleges?'
One thing I can tell you, "the
name of the school you've graduated from does matter when it comes to graduate school," an actual quote from a Cal Poly professor. No comment on the quote.
Better in terms of academical research? Better research facility and professors? Higher salary after graduating from such and such university? University of California have excellent research programs and renowned professors. I researched the following section I read back in September which might be worth your time:
125 Years / Education: A Commemorative Edition
An entire section written about the California Higher Education
The following article also worth reading. The WSJ articles applies to undergraduate.
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Originally Posted by Any College Will Do Nation's Top Chief Executives
Find Path to the Corner Office
Usually Starts at State University
September 18, 2006; Page B1
The college diplomas of the nation's top executives tell an intriguing story: Getting to the corner office has more to do with leadership talent and a drive for success than it does with having an undergraduate degree from a prestigious university.
Most CEOs of the biggest corporations didn't attend Ivy League or other highly selective colleges. They went to state universities, big and small, or to less-known private colleges.
Wal-Mart Stores CEO H. Lee Scott, for example, went to Pittsburg State University in Kansas, Intel CEO Paul Otellini to University of San Francisco and Costco Wholesale CEO James Sinegal to San Diego City College.... Read more at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB115853818747665842.html |
In addition to the article, 61% (3954 votes) casted "No" to this poll:
Is an undergraduate degree from an elite private college worth the cost?