LACs + computer science?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I want to apply to one LAC and I like Vassar but I'm not sure if it has a good CS program which I'm planning on majoring in. Does it have a good computer science program, is it decent? Are there opportunities for internships/research? If not are there other LAC's with good CS programs?</p>

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<p>Colgate: decent (as you asked) because it’s well established, 2 CS related majors, research opportunities, and a superb top 20 LAC with a core curriculum, a most beautiful campus and terrific alumni outcomes.</p>

<p>Go to colgate.edu, academics, majors, CS and see for yourself.</p>

<p>Go 'gate!</p>

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<p>Vassar’s CS course catalog is here: <a href=“Computer Science - Courses and Requirements | Vassar College”>http://computerscience.vassar.edu/courses/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>However, some of the more advanced courses appear to be offered infrequently, according to the schedule here: <a href=“https://secure3.vassar.edu/cgi-bin/geninfo.cgi”>https://secure3.vassar.edu/cgi-bin/geninfo.cgi&lt;/a&gt; (class sizes are also shown)</p>

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<p>Holy Cross-great LAC with nice campus 1 hour from Boston. HC HAS FANTASTIC alumni network.</p>

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<p>But almost every CS course other than the introductory courses at Holy Cross is offered only once every two years: <a href=“http://academics.holycross.edu/mathcs/courses”>http://academics.holycross.edu/mathcs/courses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I worked at IBM in the Mid-Hudson Valley for a few years in the 90s, and can’t say Vassar was well known for CS at the time. After spending a few minutes looking at the program, it seems fine, though. I know Marist in Poughkeepsie gets a lot of support from IBM, so perhaps Vassar does to.</p>

<p>Union in Schenectady has a CS program with a pretty good reputation.</p>

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<p>I went to Holy Cross and majored in math/cs and was able to land a job with Microsoft in Seattle during the boom years and now am semi-retired.</p>

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<p>According to Rugg’s Guide, both Vassar and Colgate are “Tier I” for CS. My understanding is that the two schools are quite differently culturally, so, as always, first-hand visits are essential. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Harvey Mudd has a great CS program. Also it is part of the Claremont colleges which gives you a lot of opportunities.</p>