Is doing CS degree in 2025 worth it? (In Australia)
Posted by CoffeeMaterial16125@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 16 comments
I’m about to start a CS degree this year. Many people say it is oversaturated and difficult to get an entry level job. It seems to be the case in the US but is it worth doing here in Australia? I don’t want to go 45,000 dollars in debt and waste 3 years of my time if the degree won’t land me a job after graduating.
WorkingZombie2528@reddit
Economics and commerce probably wouldn’t land u a better job than CS unless u all in it and finish a MBA. And modern economics is built on CS, think e-commerce and online transactions.
Eastern_Noise_2493@reddit
No one can tell you what the job market will be like in three years. If you feel drawn to CS, pursue the degree. If you don't feel drawn to CS, don't pursue the degree. No matter what degree you get, you aren't guaranteed a job after graduating-- that comes from things you do outside of literal schooling.
Heavy_Tree_3160@reddit
Except for medicine. There is a guarantee.
Cloud_Matrix@reddit
Exactly. Chasing today's hiring trend isn't really a great idea when there are 3-5 years of university learning between today and the job market you will be entering.
Best thing you can do OP is pursue CS if you legitimately like CS, fight tooth and nail to get internships, and start early on networking.
Industry hiring conditions when you graduate are completely out of your control. The best you can do is spend those years making yourself the most attractive candidate out there.
PurpleSparkles3200@reddit
Whatever you do, don’t do it at Charles Sturt. Absolute fucking joke of a university.
generic-namez@reddit
I'm starting a cs/data science double degree in australia as well. The market isn't as oversaturated over here for cs if you're going to somewhere good like unsw its probably worth it though there's no guarantees
Outrageous-Advice524@reddit
One of the Jeff Bezos quotes was “don’t try to follow the hot trend “ and I agree with it sometimes it is necessary to analyze what you are creative in what you think about most and those things are usually the indication what you should pursue
Reasonable_Boat_5373@reddit
How passionate are you about programming? Do you code in your free time? Do you make homelabs and mess around with systems or hardware set ups? If the answer is no to these, then I wouldn't do it, honestly. If you're just looking for a white collar job I would get a business degree instead.
Only go the CS route if you're passionate about CS already.
timhurd_com@reddit
It is a very complex question to ask and a lot of people have opinions about it. Do you need a CS degree? Certainly not. But you have to show employers some how that you know your stuff. One thing to also consider is that tech moves quickly so other than the basic computer theory, most languages they teach are going to be outdated in a few years. So if you do choose a degree, make sure you stack up on the knowledge that will last and help you adapt to changing trends. Focus on how computers themselves work, how networks work, a few long lasting languages like C/C++ and Java but also algorithms, data structures and the like. Lean into the fundamentals of learning languages fast and stay away from niche tech. You can learn that stuff AFTER the degree.
melody_melon23@reddit
You know? At this point, even if I hate it or not, I'd still stay in my course. At the end of the day imo, every program will be as equally as hard as the program you will be getting.
Florollo@reddit
There is literally no degree that guarantees any sort of employment. I would even say that half of degrees are completely useless from the earning potential perspective. CS is always up the top. Yes, it has its cycles but so does everything else. I would go for it unless you have some good alternatives like starting a business or some other good gig.
el1teman@reddit
Medicine? Maybe EE?
girishramnani1234@reddit
No
ithinkitslupis@reddit
The field is not the cake walk it used to be. If you enjoy CS then it's still worth it but if you don't particularly enjoy it and are just looking for a good job there are better degrees out there.
CodeTinkerer@reddit
Try /r/cscareerquestions or one aimed to Australia/NZ: https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestionsOCE/. I think you need information local to Australia.
There's no guarantees even in the best of times. However, if you're good, there are always opportunities (provided you can make a good impression). Being good is a challenge. Just having the degree may not be enough.
I wasn't aware Australia ran its uni system similar to the US.
People still major in CS in the US, but times have been challenging in terms of hiring.
Nok1a_@reddit
Doing a CS is always worth it, in my oppinion, you can learn by yourself? yes, but they will give you a broad understanding on CS and set some bases and common knowledge that migth or not might be useful in the future but its there. While you studying by yourself you might miss knowledge that its usefull