What students report
87% recommend
Review sample
3reviews
- Sophomore3100%
What stands out
- Lower enjoyment. Enjoyment is 0.3 points lower than the same major at other schools.
Student voice
Why students feel that way
Patterns tell us what is happening. Student accounts explain why.
Distinctive themes
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Representative perspectives
Very lecture-heavy, non-collaborative, theoretical curriculum at my school.
Courses & teaching
Very lecture-heavy, non-collaborative, theoretical curriculum at my school.
Courses & teaching
Computer science is more fun that I initially thought
Enjoyment & fit
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- Career outlook
- 4.0
- Enjoyment
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- Enjoyment
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- Recommend
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Complete evidence
Student reviews
3 reviews
Tone
CriticalCourses & teaching
Sophomore
Very lecture-heavy, non-collaborative, theoretical curriculum at my school.
Apr 2026
CriticalCourses & teaching
Sophomore
Very lecture-heavy, non-collaborative, theoretical curriculum at my school.
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Sophomore
Computer science is more fun that I initially thought
Apr 2026
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