It's all about who you know, and the folks out in LA know more people than the ones in Indiana. However, like others have said, check what professors specifically you might be dealing with.
The professors at Indiana seem decent, the department Chair actually took my interview and he seemed great. I've heard good stuff about the other professors there as well. I've heard mixed stuff about professors at CSUN.
the folks out in LA know more people than the ones in Indiana
This. I just don't want to be jobless in Indiana after my degree thinking what could have happened if I had chosen CSUN instead.
Look at how those students are doing then. Doesn't mean you'll do well necessarily, but should give an idea of how the professors will prepare you and the connections you'll make
Well I spoke to two dudes who recently graduated and they're both jobless lol. But I have seen other profiles who are employed. On the other hand, many of the CSUN profiles I saw were working in FAANG tier companies hence my hesitance.
It's all about who you know, and the folks out in LA know more people than the ones in Indiana. However, like others have said, check what professors specifically you might be dealing with.
The professors at Indiana seem decent, the department Chair actually took my interview and he seemed great. I've heard good stuff about the other professors there as well. I've heard mixed stuff about professors at CSUN.
This. I just don't want to be jobless in Indiana after my degree thinking what could have happened if I had chosen CSUN instead.
If you're hearing g good things, that might imply good connections. Try to see who they've worked with, who's telling you they're good.
I spoke with current and graduated students on linkedin.
Look at how those students are doing then. Doesn't mean you'll do well necessarily, but should give an idea of how the professors will prepare you and the connections you'll make
Well I spoke to two dudes who recently graduated and they're both jobless lol. But I have seen other profiles who are employed. On the other hand, many of the CSUN profiles I saw were working in FAANG tier companies hence my hesitance.
Could go either way then. I don't have any more advice or opinions worth sharing.