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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Computer science has almost nothing to do with so-called "computer science" jobs.

If you want a Ph.D. in Computer Science you perhaps should care about "computer science rankings", otherwise job placement is what matters at the end of the day.[/quote]
This sounds right. There are definitely students who want to do research, and thank goodness for them as they continue to advance the field. For them, the top-end graduate programs are a worthy discussion.

But the vast majority of students are looking at jobs in industry. Given the voracious industry appetite for programming talent, any of the top 100 are good choices.[/quote]

Absolutely correct. Like you said it's noble to go into academia in Computer Science (and there are areas of computer science that are "easier" than others), but it's a profoundly difficult path for all but the brightest of individuals. In fact for some areas like theoretical CS a strong math undergraduate degree is preferable.

That being said, some of the higher rated schools are likely to have more established networks and hiring pipelines. There are some CS-related industries where it's difficult to break in without a referral from someone already inside.[/quote]

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