Review - Clemson University - Fall 2019 - MS in Computer Science (Human-Centered Computing)

I was interested in UI/UX Design and Clemson’s Human-Centered Computing department is renowned for its programs and research under the domain

The course curriculum was well designed for most of the courses I took, and the material seems to be relevant for the industry. I worked on research for a few of those courses, and had prior experience with research papers during my undergraduate studies.

My scores: GRE 145 Verbal 160 Quant 4.5 Writing, TOEFL 98/120, GPA 3.23/4.0; Class minimum score: GRE N/A, TOEFL: N/A

During the career fair, we had stalls set up across the venue, with representatives of each companies talking about their organization, open roles, and accepting resumes from interested candidates, and urging students to check out their careers page and fill out applications online. At this point in time, around 7 months after graduation, most people have been placed. I have noticed that previous experience is the biggest factor considered while reviewing candidates (at least in Computer Science and UI/UX), though new grad roles also exist specifically to target current students/recent graduates. The median salary is about the expected number, depending on position and location.

I did not intern for any company

The tuition when I started was around $15000 a semester (international student), and this included health insurance.

I did not get a scholarship

The faculty are well-versed in their domain, and are very approachable during office hours and outside college hours. Dr. Bart Knijnenburg was one of the professors at the university who has had the biggest impact on me.

There are tons of events, clubs, and extracurricular activities to check out on campus. These range from sports clubs good for getting together and playing to graduate student clubs helpful for networking. Clemson has excellent research facilities, and the main library overlooks a beautiful water fountain for a most picturesque view.

I lived in an apartment with three other flatmates, and we each paid around $350 per month for rent, which included utilities and water. Most international students living in Clemson live in places that have a similar pricing, although other, more luxury/deluxe options are available for a higher asking rate. WiFi (around $20 per person) and mobile plans (around $25-$30) per person can be expected, while the grocery prices would depend on each individual's preferences. Clemson is one of the more cheaper towns to live in in the US.