<p>Hello everyone. I know this is pretty late but I have an urgent question. I was accepted as a Computer Science major but was offered only loans by G Tech and the total is approximately $44,000. On the other hand I was accepted to Carnegie Mellon as an Information Systems major and only have to pay $17,000. I already paid a deposit to CMU but I have had a change of heart. I really want to do computer science, but when I deposited at CMU I was thinking about cost more than major ( I would at least minor in comp sci at CMU) since my parents do not work anymore. I recently saw that G Tech has a study abroad program that reduces costs significantly. WHEN CAN I START THIS? I'm hoping my freshman year. In addition, how much would I make if in a cooperative plan or internship program if I continued from my sophomore to senior year? I saw a list of scholarships G Tech are offering but they don't seem to offset the out of state cost. And would I make more/ get more job opportunities as a comp sci grad or a cmu info systems grad? One more thing. I can cancel my deposit at any school and decide to go to another school after if I submit the deposit to the second school on May 1st, right? Thanks in advance for all of your responses.</p>
<p>Maybe I am misunderstanding your question. I just looked up CMU and they have an entire School of Computer Science. That seems promising for someone who wants to be a CS major. As to the rest of your questions, I doubt that you can study abroad Freshman year, although maybe second semester? Also, I think the internships/Co-ops have potential to pay a good bit. My husband’s company regularly employs GT students for $25/hr. </p>
<p>CMU’s CS program is arguably the best or second best in the country. To have an opportunity to go there for LESS than what GT costs is a huge gift. I think you are out of your mind to turn down CMU under the circumstances.</p>
<p>I think what is being said here is that the option of Computer Science major at CMU was not offered. </p>
<p>Both schools are very good. I don’t think the specific major is as important as you may think.</p>
<p>From the CMU website “most undergraduates in the School of Computer Science are working toward a degree in computer science.”</p>
<p>I did not get in as a comp sci major at CMU. I got in for Information Systems. If I do go there I would try to switch but I am hearing it’s not a guarantee. However I would definitely minor in it. But most comp sci jobs want a BS in comp sci and I would only guarantee that by going to Georgia Tech.</p>
<p>From what I see it looks like information systems at CMU is rated #1. While rankings are some what objective that’s extra $108,000 - 135,000 to go to GT over CMU. The cost of college isn’t fixed so while CMU costs 17,000 this year and GT costs 44,000 it’s really going to be more next year…and you are talking about loans that your parents are probably going to have to co-sign … 176,000 - 220,000 versus 68,000 - 85,000. Hmmm. I have one DS at GT and another that wants to go there but if I were your parent I’d say go to CMU. </p>
<p>CMU gave me 47,000 in grants I pay 12,000 out of pocket and 5,000 in loans. I will pay less than 17,000 after I submit a change of income form since my dad recently became unemployed. Basically what’s left to ask is if I have at least a minor in comp sci and am very knowledgable in the field will employers discriminate since I might not have a BS in comp sci or it will be listed as additional major/ minor?</p>
<p>You are really taking this down to the wire since you would need to deposit at GT today. I would ask on the college major forum or the CS forum or maybe the business forum? I would think that a major in Information systems would be good enough. But I years ago I was a computer programmer and my major was MIS so my view point maybe off as to what employers want these days. I still think CMU is a better choice given the cost difference.</p>
<p>@BlackMamba15 I am not an expert by any means. However, I did my fair share of research for my daughter who is going to be a freshman this year. I think CMU is a great option considering your situation. There is not much of a difference between Georgia Tech and CMU in this area and why spend more money. I agree with MichiganGeorgia, you are better off staying with CMU. I know it is a tough call in the last minute. I wish you a good luck no matter where you end up. These are two very good colleges and nothing can go wrong at either one of these places. </p>
<p>Thank you everyone. Yeah I know cost-wise it make more sense to CMU. From what I am hearing, it doesn’t matter if I have a bs in comp sci as long as I know the subject I can get any job. Headed to CMU this fall! </p>