I’ve been thinking about doing this and eventually going for a Bachelor’s. My roommate has a BS in Computer Science and I like how he’s able to work from home during the pandemic while I have to go in to work.
Currently back in school(at 36) for an associates in programming&systems analysis. I've been using different IDEs and languages on my own time over the last year to get my feet wet so to speak. I use troubleshooting theory a lot in my current job that deals with the hardware side of things such as expansion cards, daughterboards, motherboards, etc. I'm not sure how much of that would factor in to my resume' getting into the software side.
You may don't even need a degree. I don't as far as I know. If a company is holding that promotion away from you just because you don't have a degree after all the works you have done without one. Feel free to jump to another ship. High paying tech jobs is always available if and only if you have the right experience ( no degree involved) Self-taught route is a hard route. I've been self-taught before while working part-time as a McDonald employee just to earn the living, and I can say, you will fail a lot. A few hundred times is possible, there are people are being self-taught for years and can't get their first job. But if your situation is not good and you can't get a degree just like me. Just learn the skill, build things out like portfolio and web-apps that using technologies that many companies is hiring for and you will eventually get your first job. I got mine after 1 year and 3 months learning how to code every single day and applied over 400 times. Just don't lose hope
In my case I was originally a CS major transferred into my school as a Linguistics and CS major but the CS classes were too difficult for me so I swapped into Applied Linguistics bc if I didn’t I would have probably gotten kicked out from school and lost my grants. I am considering getting my associates in CS to accompany it (school offers no minor). I believe I am making the right choice because at the very least I’ll have a bachelors. I already considered a masters and a bootcamp and neither path is for me. Im doing it so I can pass HR and have the CS related degree checked off. Luckily I’ll only need to take 5 courses to obtain the associates which wouldn’t cost much/take a lot of time.
Im halfway through my associates right now, I think I'm going to start making a bunch of android apps with my knowledge of Java so far and just build a portfolio of simple but efficient programs like some games/ stock price watchers that can display multiple skillets.
I recently got my Associates degree and currently pursuing a bachelors of science in computer science. It’s hard to say the least, just hope to not flunk out of school otherwise I’d have to do the self teach route
I think associates degrees are worth it for some(you need at least an associates to work federal government jobs in my state) Whether you are tight on money, have a learning disability (like me), or struggle with self direction or need guidance. Also student discounts are great too when it comes to tech. Some community colleges even can help you fund for a new device. The current technical trade school I'm going to for front end web dev associates is paid training. You learn your basics and create projects in quarters 1-3, your 4th quarter is a portfolio interviewing skills. The school then helps pair you with your paid internship for the 2nd year. After completetion of minimum amount of hours on the internship and based on employer review you graduate. A lot of graduates in the program can end up working for that company(s). I also live in a city in my state that has a booming and growing tech industry. This tech school is known for IT and has a broad range of course lengths for most tech related careers. From 1-6 months, a year, two years and tech apprenticeships. I'm doing the associates rather than apprenticeships because with an extra year of study I can graduate with a AS in graphic design :) like you said though a degree is not needed but certain tech schools and programs are worth it depending your area. Education is always great for networking (if you put in the effort). Along with if you want a BS but not sure school is for you, a two year program can help you figure out what you really want to do. Overall if you want to do something whether you go to school or not it's on you to put in the work. Thanks for listening to my Ted talk.
Is it possible to go for an associates degree then find a job and work my way up to a high salary and transfer to a bigger corporation once I’ve had the experience? Isn’t experience more important than a BA though? 🤔
Yeah it’s possible. I know several successful software engineers who don’t have a degree. That said there are companies that absolutely want a cs degree and others where it will help get through the hr firewall. But for many companies the farther you are in your career the more experience matters. One other thing. Some companies require a bachelor’s degree to be promoted to certain levels. Not necessarily cs but just a bachelor degree. You just have to accept that you might get turned down for some jobs without one and be ok with that. I have had one of those interviews and it was a downer but later I landed a job I really like.
Thanks for the advice Devsmak. This is a topic I've been thinking about and so I appreciate you making a video discussing it. I am very interested in this career field and am trying to determine the best routes available to transition into it. I actually already have a B.S. in engineering that is unrelated to computer science, so I have been looking into whether it is more beneficial for me to get associates, bachelors, or masters in computer science. Basically, I'm trying to figure out the most practical option for me to close that skills gap and be desired in the market.
Hey Hunter! You're welcome. Several years ago, I was in that same spot only with a bachelors in history and halfway to b.s. in biotechnology when I made the switch. I contemplated getting a cs degree, but with a family it was going to be hard to pull off so I went down the self taught route. Now there are also a lot of good bootcamp options. You already have a technical degree which will look good from a critical thinking technical perspective. Honestly, I would try leveraging that. Start learning to code on your own. Maybe build an app around the topic of your current employment or degree. If you like it, then maybe look into a bootcamp and try to break into the field a.s.a.p. Then if you feel like not having the cs degree is holding you back, look at your options. In this video I share my initial transition to software development ruclips.net/video/Nhx67D8OoTo/видео.html and then in this other video I share the strategies i would use starting over. A combination of what I did and what I would do differently. ruclips.net/video/FSDWhhFXQD8/видео.html
I’m currently working as a web engineer (3 years of experience so far), is it still worth going back to get a Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s)? I’ve been contemplating. My current employer does offer tuition assistance. Im not sure how important it is since I have experience and I’m currently working.
If boot camps weren’t so ridiculously expensive, they would be a good option. But the self satisfaction of earning a bachelors degree is hard to beat. Having that piece of paper is basically the golden ticket to a high salary. Employers have more respect for a traditional degree these days. The job market is too saturated to not have that advantage, especially if you’re goal is to work at a reputable company in the long run. It could be the difference between $60,000 a year and $120,000 a year. I would say the bachelors degree is the better option.
I was far enough along and already had a bachelors degree in another field that going back to school didn't make sense, but if I could go back I would get the CS degree. And yeah bootcamps are appealing but expensive.
I am the type of person who finds math fun and simple to comprehend when given enough time. I am not saying that I am a genius but I am saying that I am like average or near average. I am interested in Computer science but I am not so keen on the number of math courses and classes that I need to attend. I am 18 years old and money and time aren't something I have. I feel like an associate degree would be a simple way to get but I am not sure that getting an associate degree in computer science would either be more difficult or less difficult than getting a bachelor's degree. Sorry if this sounds dumb I just have so many questions.
the only dumb question is the one not asked. anyways, here is another video where I talk more about if it's worth it: ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html
If you are early in life with no degree I would work on a CS degree and get a part time code job ASAP to build experience. If you already have a degree I would do a quality boot camp rather than get an associates.
I have an associates degree in CS, but we only learned Java, and most of the jobs ask for different languages like python, C#, C++, Kotlin, Go etc... what do you recommend me doing? I'm currently trying to learn C++ on my own, but I feel like its not enough to be able to apply at many places. I'm a new subscriber.
It really depends on what you want to build. Web applications? Java is common for backend. Javascript, HTML, CSS for frontend. Android apps Java/Kotlin, ios apps swift. Focus on something that interests you and then look for a related job.
I just graduated with an associates in Computer Science and planning on getting a bachelors in 2023. Is it possible to get a job with my current degree while pursuing my bachelors?
I really want to be a UX designer. I new nothing about computers, until recently. I started teaching myself HTML and I know a little bit of CSS. I start my associate's at Weber State this July. I am so nervous I won't get a job though. I need encouragement lol. What should I learn as a UX designer? Are there even positions like that? Someone told me companies will just hire full stack developers instead, so I'm not sure if I can. What languages/skills do I need, other than HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL? Do I even stand a chance in this saturated industry?
Thank you because my community college offer's it. I don't mind getting a bachelor's I just wanted to know if I could find a job starting with a associates first.
good question. if i was in your shoes and that early in my career, i would learn some software development skills on my own before committing to a degree. Not just a little effort, but give it a good go. If I liked it, then I would work on a CS degree 3/4 time if possible and continue studying on my own and try to get a part time software job asap to start building experience while still in school. That would be my plan.
Web development, graphics design or cyber security......please help . I'm pretty bad at math so i can't with the computer science degree. Physics , calculus, ect.
Currently enrolled in an associate program for computer technology but now thinking i should switch to computer science can anyone clarify the difference?
I'm thinking of going to canada for associate science degree in computer science and will get 3 yrs work permit and hopefully after getting PR can complete the degree till then get experience..does it worth it?
i personally would go for a 4 year cs degree or else if that was not an option, maybe an intensive trade school focused solely on software development. but that's just me. you gotta do what's best for you and your finances.
I wish you would’ve gave some insight on a two-year computer programming degree instead of talking about a associates degree that’s unrelated. More and more community colleges are offering associate degree is in computer programming with focuses on either web development, cyber security, etc.
Sounds like you are more interested in these videos: ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html (cs associates vs bachelors) and ruclips.net/video/BcKww7z5bbU/видео.html (software engineering vs computer science)
Every child in the 21st century should be graduating highschool with an associate's understanding in programming. The illiteracy is embarrassing and the lack of awareness for the need of globalized literacy is unacceptable.
that is a pretty broad question. there are a lot of different career paths. it also depends on the classes you choose to take. an associates degree can help, but it won't carry as much weight as a bachelors. getting practical experience will still be important. rather than go down the path of getting an associates degree and then trying to figure out what to do with it. try to first figure out the career fields that interest you and then get the schooling that will help you get into that specific career. if you get the degree just to get it and hope to then get whatever job you can, you might not be happy with the career choice. what careers interest you?
@@kovitsingh9407 if you like both equally well, programming will typically pay more. it will take more effort to get the skills but the pay difference will really add up over the long term. also, seems like the guys who go more into the IT / devops side of things are the ones putting out a lot of fires when there is a problem with the infrastructure. at least at the companies i have worked for. they seem more stressed out. we still have to be on call and might occasionally get called in the middle of the night, but not nearly as often as devops. now if you are mostly thinking of replacing hardware or troubleshooting computers like tech support, those positions will usually pay less than devops and programming because it is a lower barrier to entry and different skillset.
different schools handle things differently. I should eliminate your generals, though you might still have to take some general classes that are prereqs to a B.S. degree. All depends on the school, the degrees and how they accept credits.
you can become a software developer without the cs degree, which is what i did. But if wish i had gotten a cs degree. It kind of depends on where you are at and how much time you can spend. Here's a video where I share my thoughts on if its worth it. ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html
if you go down the traditional route i would go all the way and get a bs in computer science. just an associates could help you but if you are only going to do two years of school you may be better off going to a more programming focused trade school or boot camp.
@@Julio-nd9tt my concern with an A.S. is that you still take a lot of general classes that won't matter for software. maybe a math class or two and perhaps 4-5 lower level intro software classes. probably more introductory / theory based. not a lot of actual coding. and A.S. won't carry the weight of a B.S. degree in employers eyes. so at that point experience trumps. so what do you have after two years experience wise? compared to someone coming from a tech school, bootcamp or even self taught who spends a year ultra focused on learning practical coding skills that could translate to a job. if you go down the formal college route i would encourage you to go all the way to B.S. Even if that means two years in you start looking for work in the industry and finish up the degree part time. if you aren't committed to that, then there are other more cost effective and efficient ways to get experience and break into the industry. or maybe learn some programming skills on you own now to see if you actually enjoy it. you might even get a decent paying job to help pay your way through college.
Revelation 14:12 New International Version 12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.
Why you won't become a programmer in 2022: ruclips.net/video/NefYN6om6x0/видео.html
I’ve been thinking about doing this and eventually going for a Bachelor’s. My roommate has a BS in Computer Science and I like how he’s able to work from home during the pandemic while I have to go in to work.
i wish i could go back and get a cs degree.
Currently back in school(at 36) for an associates in programming&systems analysis. I've been using different IDEs and languages on my own time over the last year to get my feet wet so to speak.
I use troubleshooting theory a lot in my current job that deals with the hardware side of things such as expansion cards, daughterboards, motherboards, etc. I'm not sure how much of that would factor in to my resume' getting into the software side.
It's technical and part of the industry to don't discount it.
I’m 31, 8 year electrician and I’m doing the same, physical labor just doesn’t cut it as you get older.
You may don't even need a degree. I don't as far as I know. If a company is holding that promotion away from you just because you don't have a degree after all the works you have done without one. Feel free to jump to another ship. High paying tech jobs is always available if and only if you have the right experience ( no degree involved)
Self-taught route is a hard route. I've been self-taught before while working part-time as a McDonald employee just to earn the living, and I can say, you will fail a lot. A few hundred times is possible, there are people are being self-taught for years and can't get their first job.
But if your situation is not good and you can't get a degree just like me. Just learn the skill, build things out like portfolio and web-apps that using technologies that many companies is hiring for and you will eventually get your first job. I got mine after 1 year and 3 months learning how to code every single day and applied over 400 times.
Just don't lose hope
Yup. great insights!
In my case I was originally a CS major transferred into my school as a Linguistics and CS major but the CS classes were too difficult for me so I swapped into Applied Linguistics bc if I didn’t I would have probably gotten kicked out from school and lost my grants. I am considering getting my associates in CS to accompany it (school offers no minor). I believe I am making the right choice because at the very least I’ll have a bachelors. I already considered a masters and a bootcamp and neither path is for me. Im doing it so I can pass HR and have the CS related degree checked off. Luckily I’ll only need to take 5 courses to obtain the associates which wouldn’t cost much/take a lot of time.
nice. best of luck with the program. i took a linguistics class for fun. super interesting.
Im halfway through my associates right now, I think I'm going to start making a bunch of android apps with my knowledge of Java so far and just build a portfolio of simple but efficient programs like some games/ stock price watchers that can display multiple skillets.
sounds like a great plan!
I recently got my Associates degree and currently pursuing a bachelors of science in computer science. It’s hard to say the least, just hope to not flunk out of school otherwise I’d have to do the self teach route
true. just hang in there. it will be worth it
any updates?
@@user-jk9iu8nj7t I switched to MIS. I graduate next semester with high honors. Ive had two internships with about 2 years experience
@@user-jk9iu8nj7t | switched to MIS. I graduate next semester with high honors. Ive had two internships with about 2 years experience
I think associates degrees are worth it for some(you need at least an associates to work federal government jobs in my state) Whether you are tight on money, have a learning disability (like me), or struggle with self direction or need guidance. Also student discounts are great too when it comes to tech. Some community colleges even can help you fund for a new device. The current technical trade school I'm going to for front end web dev associates is paid training. You learn your basics and create projects in quarters 1-3, your 4th quarter is a portfolio interviewing skills. The school then helps pair you with your paid internship for the 2nd year. After completetion of minimum amount of hours on the internship and based on employer review you graduate. A lot of graduates in the program can end up working for that company(s). I also live in a city in my state that has a booming and growing tech industry. This tech school is known for IT and has a broad range of course lengths for most tech related careers. From 1-6 months, a year, two years and tech apprenticeships. I'm doing the associates rather than apprenticeships because with an extra year of study I can graduate with a AS in graphic design :) like you said though a degree is not needed but certain tech schools and programs are worth it depending your area. Education is always great for networking (if you put in the effort). Along with if you want a BS but not sure school is for you, a two year program can help you figure out what you really want to do. Overall if you want to do something whether you go to school or not it's on you to put in the work.
Thanks for listening to my Ted talk.
thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Nvm about school :,) tore both of my ACLs
@@braydenlemke3800 yikes! hope you get better soon!
@@jamescross thank you, been looking at your channel for how to go about self taught rout and expectations. Thank you for your content!
Is it possible to go for an associates degree then find a job and work my way up to a high salary and transfer to a bigger corporation once I’ve had the experience? Isn’t experience more important than a BA though? 🤔
Yeah it’s possible. I know several successful software engineers who don’t have a degree. That said there are companies that absolutely want a cs degree and others where it will help get through the hr firewall. But for many companies the farther you are in your career the more experience matters. One other thing. Some companies require a bachelor’s degree to be promoted to certain levels. Not necessarily cs but just a bachelor degree. You just have to accept that you might get turned down for some jobs without one and be ok with that. I have had one of those interviews and it was a downer but later I landed a job I really like.
That was my plan. Did not work. Now my associate degree is outdated. And I have 20,000 dollar debt working low pay jobs.
@@scotty8254 is this true? Oh my
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True for me.
@@scotty8254 How is your associates degree outdated?
Just got my associates degree in software development. Hopefully I can get a job now 😁.
How has it gone so far? I'm considering pursuing one as well
Yes tell us please. Did you find a job?
@@raynerrodriguez2023 yup I found a job a few months after. It’s more of a side hustle but it’s a start.
Thanks for the advice Devsmak. This is a topic I've been thinking about and so I appreciate you making a video discussing it. I am very interested in this career field and am trying to determine the best routes available to transition into it. I actually already have a B.S. in engineering that is unrelated to computer science, so I have been looking into whether it is more beneficial for me to get associates, bachelors, or masters in computer science. Basically, I'm trying to figure out the most practical option for me to close that skills gap and be desired in the market.
Hey Hunter! You're welcome. Several years ago, I was in that same spot only with a bachelors in history and halfway to b.s. in biotechnology when I made the switch. I contemplated getting a cs degree, but with a family it was going to be hard to pull off so I went down the self taught route. Now there are also a lot of good bootcamp options. You already have a technical degree which will look good from a critical thinking technical perspective. Honestly, I would try leveraging that. Start learning to code on your own. Maybe build an app around the topic of your current employment or degree. If you like it, then maybe look into a bootcamp and try to break into the field a.s.a.p. Then if you feel like not having the cs degree is holding you back, look at your options. In this video I share my initial transition to software development ruclips.net/video/Nhx67D8OoTo/видео.html and then in this other video I share the strategies i would use starting over. A combination of what I did and what I would do differently. ruclips.net/video/FSDWhhFXQD8/видео.html
I’m currently working as a web engineer (3 years of experience so far), is it still worth going back to get a Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s)?
I’ve been contemplating. My current employer does offer tuition assistance. Im not sure how important it is since I have experience and I’m currently working.
FWIW, I've wanted a cs degree. I've just started taking some online classes with plans to get one even if not totally necessary due to experience.
If boot camps weren’t so ridiculously expensive, they would be a good option. But the self satisfaction of earning a bachelors degree is hard to beat. Having that piece of paper is basically the golden ticket to a high salary. Employers have more respect for a traditional degree these days. The job market is too saturated to not have that advantage, especially if you’re goal is to work at a reputable company in the long run. It could be the difference between $60,000 a year and $120,000 a year. I would say the bachelors degree is the better option.
I was far enough along and already had a bachelors degree in another field that going back to school didn't make sense, but if I could go back I would get the CS degree. And yeah bootcamps are appealing but expensive.
I am the type of person who finds math fun and simple to comprehend when given enough time. I am not saying that I am a genius but I am saying that I am like average or near average. I am interested in Computer science but I am not so keen on the number of math courses and classes that I need to attend. I am 18 years old and money and time aren't something I have. I feel like an associate degree would be a simple way to get but I am not sure that getting an associate degree in computer science would either be more difficult or less difficult than getting a bachelor's degree. Sorry if this sounds dumb I just have so many questions.
the only dumb question is the one not asked. anyways, here is another video where I talk more about if it's worth it: ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html
Bro you are 18. You got nothing, BUT TIME. Lol. If this is something you’re really passionate about, just go for your bachelors.
So should i go for an associates degree or go with a coding bootcamp, would really value some advice before it hits June.
If you are early in life with no degree I would work on a CS degree and get a part time code job ASAP to build experience. If you already have a degree I would do a quality boot camp rather than get an associates.
I have an associates degree in CS, but we only learned Java, and most of the jobs ask for different languages like python, C#, C++, Kotlin, Go etc... what do you recommend me doing?
I'm currently trying to learn C++ on my own, but I feel like its not enough to be able to apply at many places.
I'm a new subscriber.
It really depends on what you want to build. Web applications? Java is common for backend. Javascript, HTML, CSS for frontend. Android apps Java/Kotlin, ios apps swift. Focus on something that interests you and then look for a related job.
I just graduated with an associates in Computer Science and planning on getting a bachelors in 2023. Is it possible to get a job with my current degree while pursuing my bachelors?
yes. that's probably the wise thing to do.
Any advice ? I’m a new student for computer science degree. I want to try to get an internship or some job to gain experience meanwhile I study
I just want to learn because Im terrible at self teaching
Very helpful content as usual, thanks a lot James, keep it up bud 👍
Thanks. Going to do a couple of vids each week instead of everyday. Was getting to be a lot of work.
@@jamescross yea don't overdo it bud, the youtube algo will hopefully pick up one of your vids and you'll start seeing results soon 👍
I really want to be a UX designer. I new nothing about computers, until recently. I started teaching myself HTML and I know a little bit of CSS. I start my associate's at Weber State this July. I am so nervous I won't get a job though. I need encouragement lol. What should I learn as a UX designer? Are there even positions like that? Someone told me companies will just hire full stack developers instead, so I'm not sure if I can. What languages/skills do I need, other than HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL? Do I even stand a chance in this saturated industry?
I'm going back to college to study CIS AA. I want to get into the tech field.
Thank you because my community college offer's it. I don't mind getting a bachelor's I just wanted to know if I could find a job starting with a associates first.
a lot of people get a job and don't even have a degree so why not
what would you suggest a 25 year with no degree who wants to get into computer industry should do?
good question. if i was in your shoes and that early in my career, i would learn some software development skills on my own before committing to a degree. Not just a little effort, but give it a good go. If I liked it, then I would work on a CS degree 3/4 time if possible and continue studying on my own and try to get a part time software job asap to start building experience while still in school. That would be my plan.
Web development, graphics design or cyber security......please help .
I'm pretty bad at math so i can't with the computer science degree. Physics , calculus, ect.
different paths, only you can decide what will be best for you
Currently enrolled in an associate program for computer technology but now thinking i should switch to computer science can anyone clarify the difference?
Associate degree does not give adequate preparation
I will add that there are several companies like revature, Infosys, that will take you with at least an associates degree
I'm thinking of going to canada for associate science degree in computer science and will get 3 yrs work permit and hopefully after getting PR can complete the degree till then get experience..does it worth it?
I'm in the United States. Not familiar with Canada programs.
@@jamescross okay,but generally being not financially strong,is associate degree good or one should go for diploma?
i personally would go for a 4 year cs degree or else if that was not an option, maybe an intensive trade school focused solely on software development. but that's just me. you gotta do what's best for you and your finances.
@@jamescross ok,thanks for help
I wish you would’ve gave some insight on a two-year computer programming degree instead of talking about a associates degree that’s unrelated. More and more community colleges are offering associate degree is in computer programming with focuses on either web development, cyber security, etc.
Sounds like you are more interested in these videos: ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html (cs associates vs bachelors) and ruclips.net/video/BcKww7z5bbU/видео.html (software engineering vs computer science)
@@jamescross aha you’re right they were insightful thank you!!!
Every child in the 21st century should be graduating highschool with an associate's understanding in programming. The illiteracy is embarrassing and the lack of awareness for the need of globalized literacy is unacceptable.
Sir, can you let me know, what jobs can I get with an Associates in IT
that is a pretty broad question. there are a lot of different career paths. it also depends on the classes you choose to take. an associates degree can help, but it won't carry as much weight as a bachelors. getting practical experience will still be important. rather than go down the path of getting an associates degree and then trying to figure out what to do with it. try to first figure out the career fields that interest you and then get the schooling that will help you get into that specific career. if you get the degree just to get it and hope to then get whatever job you can, you might not be happy with the career choice. what careers interest you?
@@jamescross I am interested in entry level IT jobs such as IT technicians and some programming jobs. Avg salary to be about 60k
@@kovitsingh9407 if you like both equally well, programming will typically pay more. it will take more effort to get the skills but the pay difference will really add up over the long term. also, seems like the guys who go more into the IT / devops side of things are the ones putting out a lot of fires when there is a problem with the infrastructure. at least at the companies i have worked for. they seem more stressed out. we still have to be on call and might occasionally get called in the middle of the night, but not nearly as often as devops. now if you are mostly thinking of replacing hardware or troubleshooting computers like tech support, those positions will usually pay less than devops and programming because it is a lower barrier to entry and different skillset.
Can I transfer to a B.S with an A.A??
different schools handle things differently. I should eliminate your generals, though you might still have to take some general classes that are prereqs to a B.S. degree. All depends on the school, the degrees and how they accept credits.
Hey i currently Have a Associates degree in Information Technology i want be a Software Developer Should i go For a BA in CS?
you can become a software developer without the cs degree, which is what i did. But if wish i had gotten a cs degree. It kind of depends on where you are at and how much time you can spend. Here's a video where I share my thoughts on if its worth it. ruclips.net/video/QunvldWyKc8/видео.html
Thanks ! Keep going with the Content its great
Will a associate in science computer programming degree help me with becoming a software engineer?
if you go down the traditional route i would go all the way and get a bs in computer science. just an associates could help you but if you are only going to do two years of school you may be better off going to a more programming focused trade school or boot camp.
@@jamescross My school offers a computer programming and analysis - A.S. Programming Specialization
@@Julio-nd9tt my concern with an A.S. is that you still take a lot of general classes that won't matter for software. maybe a math class or two and perhaps 4-5 lower level intro software classes. probably more introductory / theory based. not a lot of actual coding. and A.S. won't carry the weight of a B.S. degree in employers eyes. so at that point experience trumps. so what do you have after two years experience wise? compared to someone coming from a tech school, bootcamp or even self taught who spends a year ultra focused on learning practical coding skills that could translate to a job. if you go down the formal college route i would encourage you to go all the way to B.S. Even if that means two years in you start looking for work in the industry and finish up the degree part time. if you aren't committed to that, then there are other more cost effective and efficient ways to get experience and break into the industry. or maybe learn some programming skills on you own now to see if you actually enjoy it. you might even get a decent paying job to help pay your way through college.
@@jamescross thank you for the feedback
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