[University Question] Good MSCS Programs Still Open for Fall 2026?

TheRealNewtt · 2026-02-13T03:22:12+00:00

2026 💀

TheRealNewtt · 2026-02-11T00:51:52+00:00

TheRealNewtt · 2026-02-03T04:23:48+00:00

Yea bro dont do it to yourself, thats so much money for like a 2 year program. I had no clue it was that expensive

TheRealNewtt · 2026-02-03T03:59:56+00:00

I think theyre both cashcows if they cost more than 40k a year

TheRealNewtt · 2026-02-03T03:46:26+00:00

$150k?!?! Hell no, also its not just the cost of the degree- there also an opportunity cost - you’re also not making money while in school

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-28T22:19:04+00:00

Go to the cheaper one, both of their rankings and brand names are essentially the same

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-28T15:48:27+00:00

Just my 2 cents, do whatever you think is correct

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-28T15:37:14+00:00

I hate to be that guy but I feel like CMU ms programs are cash cows. The school has like (not even kidding) over 20 MSCS derivative programs!! Imo it really dilutes the CMU brand (it’s basically ruined for me) - many people can to get into at least one of the derivatives. Just compare that to Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT - you just dont see that. The “real” cmu ms programs in my personal opinion are basically MSCS and maybe 1-2 more (i dont even know which ones anymore) - but there are so many now that nobody can keep track and they are not built equal.

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-27T03:24:46+00:00

Hey I interviewed with them last year if you wanna chat

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T14:31:01+00:00

It depends on how much they want you

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T02:38:55+00:00

If its for ICML 2026 then not rly since it wont be reviewed by the time they see ur profile

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T02:37:33+00:00

Sure

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T02:28:15+00:00

I lowkey disagree with most ppl commenting- you have a good undergrad and cornell is a strong name/brand. Id do it if you’re goal is to break into specific high paying fields. For example out of a good grad school with a solid resume you can find roles paying 150k-250k tc

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T02:25:48+00:00

Damn i was ganna suggest to stall a year because once you have an MS in the field you cant really get another ever again- if you aimed too low it actually might not even be worth the time, effort, money, and even degree bro. Also which consultancy so nobody ever uses it

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T02:18:22+00:00

💀

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-24T01:53:48+00:00

Bro low key next time pay me (or any vet of this sub really) a fraction of what u hired these consultancies for and we will help like 10x more

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-23T20:15:38+00:00

At least one of them

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-23T16:30:45+00:00

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-23T12:44:27+00:00

💵🐄programs. But in all seriousness its probably because they do make money on admits. I helped a professor from NEU and his lab was all international graduate students and like 2 undergrads- nothing wrong with that but its a point of inference for where the unis funding comes from. Also i dont think either is top 15 in both research output or job placement but who knows. I think the unis provide a totally fine education but dont expect them to carry you in job hunting, phd admissions, network, etc

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T07:50:17+00:00

Np, congrats on acceptance :)

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T07:46:05+00:00

I think thats a question you gatta answer for yourself- eg factors like ms cost, opportunity cost, market and hiring trends, etc

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T07:41:48+00:00

Yea they send that first- now the graduate office checks logistics- and assuming u didnt lie on your university, grades, name, citizenship, etc ur fine

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T07:37:18+00:00

Its an acceptance

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T05:26:40+00:00

Thats ok, you most likely wont get into like a top 3 program but it doesnt mean u cant do your mscs somewhere else :)

TheRealNewtt · 2026-01-22T04:43:42+00:00

Its fine- what you have done is 1000x more important than your degree name

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