<p>My plan is to major in, most likely, Computer Science and study robotics at whatever school that I go to (i.e. as the focus of my major). I like Rensselaer and the CS program however I have significantly more aid from RIT and Mines. Before I commit, does anyone have an opinion on whether RPI would be worth significantly more than these other school in CS and robotics?</p>
<p>Similar question here. I’m probably going to be deciding between RPI and RIT for a CS degree; I’m visiting them in a week and a half or so and both would cost me about the same after aid.</p>
<p>RPI is much better than RIT or Colorado School of Mines…i mean i’d even say a different league…i don’t get why people compare RPI and RIT…might be because they sound the same and are both in upstate NY…RPI is far better though (more in lines with places like G-Tech, UIUC, CMU, etc…the quasi MIT type of schools)</p>
<p>don’t know much about Colorado Mines…but from my research it seems more on RIT’s level and mainly for pure engineering…idk about CS there…</p>
<p>RPI is a great school. I don’t know much about RIT, my husband seems pleased working wtih RIT grads. CO School of Mines is a tough school has a very strong reputation for engineering… I am not familiar with CS at Mines. </p>
<p>Although I don’t recommend making decisions by ratings and lists, they can provide interesting data points for contemplation. Here are the top Engineering school on from a salary potential list ([Best</a> Engineering Colleges By Salary Potential](<a href=“http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/best-engineering-colleges.asp]Best”>Best Engineering Schools | Payscale)) </p>
<p>Harvey Mudd
Cal Tech
MIT
Colorado School of Mines<br>
Polytechnic Institute of NY
RPI
Carnegie Mellon
Georgia Tech
WPI
New Mexico Tech </p>
<p>In the end, each family needs to pick the best combo of fit and finances. Just don’t assume that the pricier colleges will yield jobs with better salaries.</p>
<p>RPI is the best CS department out of these, significantly larger and more research-heavy than Mines or RIT. The difference is fairly large.</p>
<p>With that said, you could certainly get a good education and eventually a good job studying at Mines. They had a 95% placement rate for CS grads in 09/10 and hosted companies including Microsoft, National Instruments, and Northrop Grumman on campus this spring. Here are some helpful links:
<a href=“Home - Career Center”>Home - Career Center;
<a href=“Home - Career Center”>Home - Career Center;
<p>Also, I would take Golden over Troy or Rochester by a mile.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about robotics in particular, however. That might be different from CS in general.</p>
<p>Would the extra cost be incurred as debt?</p>
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<p>I guess I haven’t been back here for a while. I have since committed to RPI and am on the CMU waiting list. I visited Mines a couple weeks ago and they had next to nothing in robotics especially considering that I would like to get involved in research.</p>
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<p>Good luck with your CMU application =).</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the CS program at RPI, feel free to ask. I’m aware of at least 2 CS majors lurking this forum (myself included), so there’s likely someone who can answer your question.</p>
<p>Congrats on your decision. You will do well at RPI.</p>