All those are reputible schools. If you are a CA resident, one factor to consider is the cost because UCLA, UCI, and UCSD offer excellent education at third the cost of the private universities. But my top picks would be UCLA and UCSD because they are well-known for their CS and engineering programs. USC is also excellent if the cost is not an issue for you. The reason I emphasize reputation is because when you apply for jobs, employers have very little time to evaluate you and often all they have to go on is a one-page summary sheet (resume) of your qualifications.

In terms of where you would get the best overall education? Pomona College, by a long shot. Though not noted for a computer science curriculum, Pomona (being a liberal arts college), would provide a broader basis of education. The Computer Science program at Pomona is closely associated to Harvey-Mudd (which makes sense), so you will have the resources of one of the premier technical schools in the country as well. Pomona has the smallest classes, the lowest student-faculty ratio, and the highest acceptance rate to graduate school of any school that you have listed. I know two physics majors who attend Pomona rather than a technical institution like Harvey-Mudd because of Pomona’s rich offerings as a liberal arts college. The school is near impossible to get in, but if you are admitted, the opportunites are plentiful. Best of luck.

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USC because of the reputation and all of the great alumni network!

UCLA

because its UCLA

UCLA or USC