Reason 10. Department of Computer Science graduates receive a quality education for very low costs. (UTK has consistently ranked in the top ten for value as ranked by US News & World Report.)

Reason 9. Young, exciting faculty members come from prestigious computer science departments, e.g., Cornell, Duke, Illinois, Princeton, and Texas

Reason 8. Department computer labs are equipped with the latest technology

Reason 7. Students may choose electives to increase their knowledge in specific areas of interest: computer networks, scientific computing, systems administration, image processing ...

Reason 6. Faculty care about undergraduate students and provide guidance and sound advice to students based upon the individual's specific situation.

Reason 5. The department is located in new facilities with wireless communications, new labs, student common areas, etc.

Reason 4. Financial aid is available via many sources: academic scholarships, co-op positions, part-time employment, fellowships ...

Reason 3. All computer science classes are taught by faculty, that is, no lectures given by graduate students.

Reason 2. Graduates have received good jobs with excellent salaries.

Reason 1. Really excellent salaries!!