MS in CS with concentration in data science . USC or UMTC or UCI

[satish kumar]

I would like to pursue MS in CS (data science)   and have received admits from USC ( MS in CS (data science) ), UMTC (MS in CS (can take 2 electives in data science) and UCI (waiting for result) ( MS in CS with good concentration of ML and AI). I wanted to join USC as it has much higher ranking than the other two. However, I would like to take advice about the three choices keeping in view the  possibility of good CPT and OPT, strength of course curriculum, internship. Does Alumni network play a role in the university selection. If this is included, then what would be the choices.

Thanks

Edited May 18, 2016 by satish kumar
university name not correctly written.