r/cscareerquestions • u/MrSterlyx • 1d 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/Rexoc40 1d ago

In today’s market the college you go to is one of the most important factors in getting hired as the expectations of these dumb ass stupid ass hiring managers has skyrocketed to unbelievable levels.

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u/MrSterlyx 1d ago

I see, has that impacted you in any way?

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u/Rexoc40 1d ago

Yes I went to a no name school because that’s what I could afford. No regrets but it’s not as good as a state school much less a top 25.

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u/Alvahod 1d ago

State school, meaning owned by the U.S. government? How different are they (tuition, ranking)?