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How many years of education would you recommend if I plan on going into the computer science/electrical engineering field?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I plan on going to college for something along the lines of computer science or the electrical engineering field.

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Elliot’s Answer

Community College - 2 years (web development, data analysis)
University - 4 years generally (try to finish in 4, but some o dtake 5)
Graduate School - 2 years for a Masters, 4-18 years for a PHD.

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A’s Answer

Most people who want jobs in computer science or electrical engineering usually do this:

1. Spend 4-5 years studying as an undergraduate
2. Do internships or work on projects
3. Optionally, spend 1–2 more years getting a Master's degree later
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Tammi’s Answer

Hi Roman,

You can still go to a 4 year college for Computer Science because you know your major prior to getting there. I am not sure about electrical engineering. I had a friend that was in 4 yr college with me and had to transfer to another university after he had completed his 4 yrs at our university. I will try to look it up for you.
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

According to the U.S. education timeline, if you’re aiming for just a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering, expect to spend around 4 years of formal education after high school. This foundational education will cover essential topics like programming, algorithms, circuits, digital systems, and more, preparing you for a variety of entry-level positions in the tech and engineering industries.

If you choose to pursue a Master’s degree, it typically adds about 2 more years to your education, bringing the total to 6 years. A master’s degree allows you to specialize in areas such as software engineering, data science, AI, and cybersecurity (for computer science) or control engineering, computer engineering, communication engineering, and power engineering (for electrical engineering). A master's can help you gain a competitive edge, secure more senior roles, engage in research, or access higher-paying job opportunities.

For those aiming for a career in advanced research or academia, a PhD typically takes 3 to 5 more years of study after completing a master’s, bringing your total education time to around 9 years. A PhD is ideal for those wanting to make significant advancements in technology, lead high-level industry research projects, or teach at the university level.
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Luning’s Answer

Hi! As someone majored in electrical engineering, I think undergrad + master might be a good choice. As this major would require students to learn about so much knowledge across different fields, I was still quite confused about what I could do and what I'm interested to do when I graduated, as it seems that I've learnt a lot but I'm no expert in any of those fields, just equipped with some basic concepts. After another 2-year of master's study, I become more focused on a specific field and realize more about what are my true passions, and that made me more clear about what careers I'd be pursuing in the future.
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