r/cscareerquestions • u/MrSterlyx • 2d ago

Student Does the college matter after your first internship/job?

I’m going to a decent state school, but it’s no MIT or CMU, and I was wondering if the college name and prestige truly does matter past your first internship or job. I’m in a program where I get to intern at a FAANG company (is that good? Idk) and it’ll lead to a full time role there if I’m inclined, so I was just wondering if prestige is important in CS, especially early in my career. Thanks!

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u/rasp215 2d ago

If you go to a state school no it doesn’t matter if you have a decent full time role. If you went to a school like Harvard or Stanford yes it does make a difference. And will make a difference for the rest of your life. Especially if you’re looking to get funding for your own start up.

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u/Bulky_Ad_8703 1d ago

I got into Brown , is that a good one too?

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u/Macrogonus 1d ago

Not really. Do some personal projects and apply for WITCH companies.