Bringing this thread up again.

VT or GMU for computer science?

The UVA computer science program is great and attracts a lot of really great students. Check out HackCville - a massive comp sci student organization offering semester programs, startup trips to places like SanFran and NYC, and an abundance of networking opportunities.

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Anonymous wrote:VT only has CS in their dept of engineering. So you’d have to get into ENGR (competing with other E majors). UVA has CS in both schools. BS degree which is more stringent curriculum in the E school and the BA which leaves a little space for other interests/electives. (You pretty much have to apply directly to the school you want to major in)

VCU has E school as well, with fewer prerequisites that VT; and I think JMU has a general engineeribg degree (have not done much research on that one).

@bold,
Can someone please explain what it means
what does "both schools" of UVA mean?

School of Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences. One will give you a B.S. in CS, the other will give you a B.A. in CS.

Anonymous wrote:Been in the industry for over 20 years. I've been more impressed with the CS and Computer Eng grads from VT. From my experience the UVA grads don't seem to be of the same caliber. Just my opinion...

I've been a software development hiring manager for close to 15 years. No experience w/ Computer Engineering grads, but as a general rule the UVA CS grads I've interviewed have been slightly better than the VT CS grads. Honestly though you'll find really good candidates at most large state schools. We get a lot of really good kids from UMD and PSU, and some strong kids have come from GMU as well. The key is to do well at the school and get involved w/ the faculty for research or summer internships.

Anonymous wrote:VT only has CS in their dept of engineering. So you’d have to get into ENGR (competing with other E majors). UVA has CS in both schools. BS degree which is more stringent curriculum in the E school and the BA which leaves a little space for other interests/electives. (You pretty much have to apply directly to the school you want to major in)

VCU has E school as well, with fewer prerequisites that VT; and I think JMU has a general engineeribg degree (have not done much research on that one).

@bold,
Can someone please explain what it means
what does "both schools" of UVA mean?

Been in the industry for over 20 years. I've been more impressed with the CS and Computer Eng grads from VT. From my experience the UVA grads don't seem to be of the same caliber. Just my opinion...

Beyond VTech, most VA schools are mediocre for CS. Focus on California schools or large state flagships like UT/UM/UDub/UMass.

Anonymous wrote:^^samevPP

My understanding is that grads from VT definitely
Can code. Grads from UVA would also have focused on presenting in meetings, technical writing, consulting,, etc. just my take on the few grads I’ve worked with.

+1

Anonymous wrote:VT only has CS in their dept of engineering. So you’d have to get into ENGR (competing with other E majors). UVA has CS in both schools. BS degree which is more stringent curriculum in the E school and the BA which leaves a little space for other interests/electives. (You pretty much have to apply directly to the school you want to major in)

VCU has E school as well, with fewer prerequisites that VT; and I think JMU has a general engineeribg degree (have not done much research on that one).

JMU offers a CS degree.

^^samevPP

My understanding is that grads from VT definitely
Can code. Grads from UVA would also have focused on presenting in meetings, technical writing, consulting,, etc. just my take on the few grads I’ve worked with.

VT only has CS in their dept of engineering. So you’d have to get into ENGR (competing with other E majors). UVA has CS in both schools. BS degree which is more stringent curriculum in the E school and the BA which leaves a little space for other interests/electives. (You pretty much have to apply directly to the school you want to major in)

VCU has E school as well, with fewer prerequisites that VT; and I think JMU has a general engineeribg degree (have not done much research on that one).

Agree with PP. Anyone can code, but talented software engineers, designers, and architects are highly sought after.

Would be interested to hear the thoughts on VT vs. UVA in this area. The word on the street is that VT seems to be more practical and UVA more theoretical. I've worked with folks from both schools. I honestly think that it's about feel/fit.

Virginia Tech and UVA. Also ignore PP -- there is a massive shortage of talented software engineers, and that will just get worse over time -- it's not like the world will get _less_ automated after all.

Anonymous wrote:What colleges would be considered best for Computer science engineering in VA?
Are there many different types of computer science engineering undergrad programs?

learn a real science, mech engineering, chem eng, computer science is being overrun with H1Bs and OPTs. there is no career for software development. you are fungible and replaceable with cheap guest workers.

thank your democratic party for this also.

What colleges would be considered best for Computer science engineering in VA?
Are there many different types of computer science engineering undergrad programs?