I always had my doubts about the college on the hill, now dubbed Cal State East Bay by the higher ups in charge, but let me assure you those doubts have been quieted. I've just started a Master's program there and the professors and staff I've interacted with are all helpful, knowledgeable, and just plain intelligent. On top of that, I'm paying a fraction of what I'd be paying at even a UC and this particular program is very highly regarded in east bay school districts. Look into CSUEB.
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