Advice on the value of getting a bachelors in computer science
Posted by imanabdulqadir@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 10 comments
hey. so I don't have a formal education but have done all number of tech courses on html, CSS, JavaScript, postgresql, bash and I'm most proficient in Python (have almost completed the python harvard online course). I also built a site with WordPress dot org and did an official course with Duke uni on seo. my concerned relative wants me to get a bachelors in computer science and thinks that the lack of it is why I can't get a job.
my question is should I even bother or just give up altogether. I've worked on tech for so long and have such a hard time getting any real beginner jobs (I am even willing to do free internships) but no luck. do you guys think all the money I invest in an online bachelors is worth it or not? any advice and criticism is welcome.
normantas@reddit
The obvious benefits are
my_peen_is_clean@reddit
cs degree still helps a lot for first job but it’s not magic either and super pricey. for cheaper options look at community college + transfer, plus networking, local meetups, github projects. entry roles are a joke to land right now, job market is just awful
normantas@reddit
Anytime you take into account price of diploma. You have to take into account origin of Diploma. I Live in Lithuania (European Union). Got my Diploma from University of Kaunas for free.
imanabdulqadir@reddit (OP)
I'm not US based so community college is not going to happen and have done so many github projects already
https://github.com/spacedeving
At some point one just wonders if I'm fooling myself and wasting time unfortunately
HappyButterscotch290@reddit
yeah the job market is absolutely brutal right now even for people with degrees. i work in admin and see how many applications come through for basic positions its insane
maybe try focusing more in building projects that solve actual problems rather than just coursework stuff? like something you can demo that shows real world application of what you learned. also volunteer work sometimes leads to connections that paid applications never do
the degree thing is tricky because some companies still use it as filter but plenty dont especially smaller places. might be worth checking what specific roles youre applying for require vs prefer
imanabdulqadir@reddit (OP)
Hey thank you. I've built so many projects for course work just harvard uni made me build 40 ish. But sure I'll try building something along those lines too.
SeyiReddit@reddit
Most useless degree in the world
ExtraTNT@reddit
Networking, math and how to actually use it in cs… plus profs to ask on how to do sth properly… most lectures you could do at home, but the ones you cant, are the important ones…
imanabdulqadir@reddit (OP)
I love math but self learning math without a teacher to check it seems like a ponzi scheme
ExtraTNT@reddit
Lot of math classes are like that… till you find out, that english and german for some reason uses different letters and your prof uses german xD