Liberal Arts or Big University

1 pointUjjwol3 comments

I want to become a person earning money in the field of computer by working in Google, Yahoo, Apple or Microsoft after 4 years. So, should I go for small computer major at Liberal Arts or Computer Engineering at Big University.

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That's a really general question, so here's a general answer: many small liberal arts colleges don't have significant offerings in computer science/engineering, so being a "small computer major" won't even be an option.

Seriously, though: talk to some college counselors at your high school, and discuss your aspirations. They can look at your transcript and give you some suggestions.

Indeed. I've read at one not too distant state university's web site that there are only 210 ABET accredited CS major programs in the country. And I know such programs are not cheap to run, especially if you don't have grad students to provide recitation and tutorial labor.

While you're at it, try to avoid a Javaschool: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/ThePerilsofJavaSchool...

Thank you very much.

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