Distance / Online Programs

[Rionmonster]

Hi everyone,

I am currently scheduled to graduate in the Fall with 3 Degrees that I received concurrently; A BS in Mathematics, BS in Computer Science and AA in Graphic Design. I have a reasonably strong GPA (3.75 / 4.0) with a 4.0 in my C.S. coursework, and received a decent GRE Score (Q:760 V:600 AWA:5.5, scheduled to take again). I also have attended several smaller conferences to present multiple undergraduate projects and research topics.

However, due to some personal reasons I have been looking into Distance / Online programs to pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science. (Interested in Software Engineering / HCI / Possibly ISM). I am a bit hesitant on the application process and how it differs from the "traditional route." I am fortunate enough to have inherited enough funds to pay for basically any graduate program that I could get into, and I was wondering if anyone had any wisdom about them to share on the topic.

Here are a few of the Universities that I am looking at that currently offer fully online / distance programs (Please recommend if any if known )

Carnegie Mellon (The Information Systems Management Track via the Heinz College, or possibly the Information Security track)

Georgia Tech

Virginia Tech

Cornell U.

University of Southern California

U. Illinois - Urbana - Champaign

Columbia U.

Auburn U.

Thank you all for any information that might help, as I am looking to find out as much as I can.

Rion