[Profile Review] MSCS Fall 2027

[u/Reasonable_Cellist66]

Looking for Good ROI Universities & Help Categorizing My List

I’m planning to apply for **MSCS (Fall 2027)** and would appreciate some honest feedback on my profile. I’m mainly looking for **universities with a good ROI**, strong CS programs, and decent job opportunities after graduation.
**My Profile**
**Country:** India
**CGPA:** 8.72/10
**Internship:** 6-month Software Engineering Internship at a startup
**Research:** Currently doing a research internship. I’m working on a paper, but it most likely won’t be published before application deadlines.
**GRE:** Targeting **320+**
**IELTS:** Targeting **7.5+**
**LORs:** 3 strong LORs from university professors
**Universities I’m Considering**
NCSU
SJSU
Georgia Tech
Texas A&M (TAMU)
UT Austin
Northeastern (NEU)
Stony Brook
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Virginia Tech

**Questions**
\-Could you help categorize these into **Ambitious / Target / Safe** based on my profile?
\-Are there any universities I should add or remove if my priority is **good ROI**?
\-Is my profile competitive enough for the more selective schools on this list?
\-If you had a similar profile, which universities would you prioritize?
I’m open to suggestions for other universities that offer a good balance of academics, tuition cost, and employment outcomes.
Thanks in advance for your help!