<p>Well computer science *is *difficult, so perhaps you should hedge your bets by starting out as a CS major at a school that also has IT, which can serve as your backup. Take a look at the course catalog at one of these schools and read the full descriptions of the CS courses and IT courses.
Here is one summary of the differences -
[Difference</a> Between Computer Science & Information Technology](<a href=“http://online.king.edu/information-technology/difference-between-a-computer-science-information-technology-degree/]Difference”>Difference Between Computer Science & Information Technology | King)</p>
<p>Yeah of the schools that I listed, RIT, Drexel and Umass Boston are the only ones with both CS and IT. Does anyone know which ones have better IT programs, I guess Umass Boston would be cheapest , but my brother went to Umass Boston and does not recommend going there. He said there’s no social life food stinks also he has a hard time finding jobs. Also I heard that RIT is depressing on studentreviews. Has that changed recently? </p>
<p>Also drexel’s IT program is called iSChool. Is that an online program or a actual program?</p>
<p>Here an idea can you tell me what you think? Go to Umass Boston/ Amherst get bachelors then transfer to BU for masters?</p>
<p>“he has a hard time finding jobs”</p>
<p>If he’s been looking for work in the past 5 years, chances are that this is due to the lousy economy, and not solely due to where he studied.</p>
<p>“food stinks”</p>
<p>If you can move off campus at some point, you can cook for yourself.</p>
<p>U Mass followed by grad school elsewhere is a perfectly good option. Ask the departments at both campuses about their job and grad school placement for your major.</p>
<p>To get a handle on the money situation, run your numbers here:
[FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) Often there is a clear winner.</p>