<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Can anybody please offer me some insight which of these two colleges is better for computer science/engineering? Cost is not a issue but I am looking for academic reputation and prestige in late career or job opportunity. </p>
<p>I need to make a quick decision next Monday, please help.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>While A&M has a pretty good computer science/engineering program, Georgia Tech has a better one and is by far a better school overall. GT is known as one of the top engineering schools in the nation (just under MIT, Stanford/Cal, & Caltech). Prestige and reputation goes to GT, while job prospects might go to A&M because of the Aggie network. If cost is not an issue, go with GT.</p>
<p>Xcellerator, I really appreciate your detailed explanation, it’s really a great help to hear the comparison from you.</p>
<p>if you want to work in Texas your probably better off going with A&M, but GT has the better program</p>
<p>Hi pierrechn, do I still have a chance finding a job in TX after go to grade school at GT?</p>
<p>Xcellerator: What do you think about the student stress level compression between this two schools? It somewhat bothers me with GT, I want to grow up with balance developed skills instead of pulling me hair every day in my dorm…</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>i think you have a chance coming from any school, it may be easier to network coming from a school in texas</p>
<p>I have a couple of friends who go to GT. They say that the classes there are very hard and stressful, which would be the case for almost any engineering major. But at GT, they say there is really deflation in GPA, really hard to get good grades there.
At A&M, the classes are somewhat hard, but it’s easier to get a little better GPA here than at GT (especially since A&M has A=4, B=3, C=2). You might have better job prospects if you go to A&M and looking for jobs in Texas, since A&M is in Texas and with the Aggie network. Though you should be able to do the same with GT.
I’d say as long as you’re willing to put in the work effort and learn to manage your time early on, you’ll be able to balance your schedule anywhere (though it might be a little harder at GT).</p>