Columbia University Rankings: World Rank, National Rank, Subject Rank

Placement:

We don’t have placements but we have fieldwork opportunity in the second year which builds after base. Moreover numerous research labs are there to gain experience and the career service is helpful with fairs, networking and building resume

I didn’t get on campus accommodation but that’s pretty good otherwise looking for houses is difficult. Average rent is $1400 per person.

Placement:

Several technology based companies typically recruit from Columbia. However, there are still Consulting, Finance and Product Management companies coming to recruit. Most students received an internship and job offer.

Internship:

I interned at Kearney in Chicago, and was paid ~$14K for a 10 week internship. I had to go through a few rounds of interview to receive the offer.

Placement:

Apple, Google and Amazon are campus partners. There are various startups which attend the career fairs. Placement process happens through career fairs where students are expected to submit their resumes.

Very good infrastructure, renowned professors and a smart cohort, in a gist.

Placement:

Placements are really good. All big four, FAANG, top consulting firms and others are interested in this program's graduates.

My experience at Columbia university has been exceptional so far. Its truly one of the best Ivy League universities in the world. Everything from academics, to faculty to extra curricular activities has been top - notch and worth every penny.

Placement:

Pretty good. Most students get placed, however, high amount of individual effort is required to secure a job/internship. Salary is usually upward of $70k a year.

Internship:

Yes, I've got a summer internship at PwC, New York.

Placement:

I am in my second semester, so can't comment on the employment opportunities yet. I felt that our skillset plays a key role for internship/full time job search

Internship:

I am searching for internships currently, yet to get an internship

Placement:

Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Two Sigma. Very competitive salaries from roughly $80k-$150k

Internship:

Yes - Coding4Youth (hourly rate of $20), Columbia Build Lab ($1800 fellowship per semester with Columbia Business School plus additional academic credits)

Placement:

Post-study placement opportunities are decent but students will have to put in the effort themselves to find good jobs. One cannot only rely on career placement officers for finding employment opportunities.

Internship:

Yes, I did one summer internship and one Fall semester part-time internship.

Placement:

Jobs after PhD are usually post-docs and there are no companies recruiting from our department. Some people go on to work in conservation NGOs like WCS and TNC.

I had two PhD offers and I chose this one mainly because my previous advisors recommended it. It is a presitigious university in an exciting and happening city and an experienced advisor who is a "good human being". All of these points, except university prestige, I still think are important parameters to make the choice. I would also look at the department structure and work culture - both of which are often better at public universities.

Placement:

I don't know too much about job placement, but I know we have a really strong alumni network and it's super easy for students to reach out to alumni. I also know that engineering starting salaries are usually around $70k all the way up to $100k.

Internship:

There are so many resources to help students get internships, as well as certain clubs, have really strong connections to certain companies. I don't know much about campus jobs, but I know they exist and are a part of the work-study program.