<p>I'm looking at schools with good job placement for computer science majors. My SAT is 780M 720 CR and my GPA is 3.7UW, 4.3 W. I'm interested in northeastern's co-op program, and looking for similar opportunities. Thanks.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t have to look very hard.
CS is a very marketable major. Almost any major research university will cover pretty much the same basic set of CS courses. Northeastern should be fine. However, if you qualify for need-based financial aid, there are more than 50 other schools that are more generous with it ([Colleges</a> That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2013/09/18/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need-2014]Colleges”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2013/09/18/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need-2014)).</p>
<p>If you do not qualify for need-based FA, many state universities would be a good $15K/year or more cheaper than Northeastern and have CS programs that are at least as good. Examples: Illinois, Maryland, Washington, Wisconsin, and UMass-Amherst.</p>
<p>CS majors at many universities can find good internship or research experiences.</p>
<p>If you can’t get a job with a CS degree t’s because you either have the same name as a serial killer or you are in a terrible job market (and even then it’s just going to take longer/require more tapdancing!!!) Honestly if money is an issue stick with a state unviersity or a one that thwill provide you full-need. Theres’ no need to chase prestige (I MEAN you wouldn’t want to go to a TOTAL dump but you don’t need to go Ivy either!)</p>
<p>Lots of schools have optional co-op programs, described at their career center web pages.</p>
<p>While CS is very marketable these days, the industry can have extreme highs and lows. Ten to twelve years ago was a deep low. Also, as with other fields, there is regional variation; if you are unwilling to relocate to where the desired jobs are, you may not find one.</p>
<p>To get cost and financial aid estimates, run each school’s net price calculator.</p>