I'm really into computer science and coding and want to find a college with a solid undergrad CS program. I've heard MIT and Stanford are great, but I'd love more options, especially schools with good internship opportunities.
Absolutely, there are several colleges renowned for their strong computer science programs beyond MIT and Stanford.
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is particularly known for its computer science program. The faculty is top-notch, and Berkeley's vicinity to Silicon Valley provides ample opportunities for internships and networking with tech companies.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) also has one of the top computer science programs in the country. The school's focus and strength in STEM fields, including computer science, set graduates up for success in tech industry roles.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) also boasts a highly rated computer science program. The Research Park at UIUC provides students opportunities to intern with Fortune 500 companies and startups.
The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle offers an excellent computer science program and the benefit of being located in a tech hub home to companies like Microsoft and Amazon.
Harvard University and Princeton University, also renowned for their computer science programs, sit in the Northeast, which is seeing an increasing number of tech companies.
Remember, college fit is about more than just the program, but these institutions would give you a strong start in the computer science field.
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