I'm interested in staying in the New York City area for college and looking into CUNY schools. Which CUNY college is considered the best for a computer science major?
The City University of New York (CUNY) system offers several solid options for a computer science major, but a few stand out in particular.
Firstly, the Grove School of Engineering at CUNY's City College has an excellent computer science program that focuses on both theory and practice. They offer an undergraduate BS degree with concentrations available in areas like human-computer interaction and software engineering.
CUNY Hunter College has a robust computer science program that offers a BA in computer science. Hunter's program is especially noted for its rigorous curriculum and opportunities for research.
Lastly, Brooklyn College also offers a well-respected BS in Computer Science that emphasizes the mathematical foundations of computing and offers concentrations in different areas of computer science like AI, game programming, and network security.
Each of these schools provides strong computer science education, but their atmospheres and locations within NYC are quite different, so you might also want to consider where you'd prefer to be located in the city and what kind of campus environment suits you best. It might be worth visiting each campus if possible to get a feel for the environment. Remember that the best school is the one where you feel you can succeed academically and personally.
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