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Has a degree in Computer Science influenced your career and/or life?

I would like to know how major a computer science degree can be when it comes to your career. I hear that it's better to go to college and study for a degree and thus you'll get a better job with better pay. I also hear many people say that they've never gone to college and they still have a very respectable job with high pay. What should I pursue? #computer-science #computer-software #technology #computer-programming

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George’s Answer

Computer Science has had a major influence in my life. I feel like I've sort of won a lottery by choosing this career and not necessarily because of the financial benefit but because Computer Science is at the focal point of the current industrial revolution. Computer Scientists are heavily in demand. My path to a Computer Science was difficult and I didnt have a great amount of support but I'm really glad that I stubbornly stuck with it to the end. That is my message to you: Don't give up just because it's difficult.

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Joe’s Answer

I thank my time in college exclusively for my design skills and my ability to get internships easily. So far as programming goes, which is my current career, having a college degree never helped me directly.


My internships were hugely valuable for networking and learning the skills I now have for my career. Working for little pay or none at all was cheaper than going into debt for what was an unhelpful education for me personally.


I see you're in Texas as am I, I've known several people have huge success by going through the coding bootcamp General Assembly. It's shorter, cheaper, teaches you what you need to know and is sought after by companies like where I work.

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Bob’s Answer

My computer science degree opened a whole new world of opportunities. I graduated from a small town in Washington State (28 students in my graduating class). I have traveled the world(24+ countries), lived on the east coast, China, and now Silicon Valley. I have become good friends with people across the globe and can speak a few languages because of it. Computer Science has been very good to me. Then again, I worked hard to be the best and have always been working on my skills. Go with your talents and always be working on your skills.
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Joanne’s Answer

Your question reminds me of the monopoly game in which you incur debt, but get a higher starting salary if you go to college, whereas, your initial pay without school may seem higher but level off.


College provides a little more networking to help you find that job, whereas, going straight out school (seems to me) to require some more hustle.


Another thing to keep in mind is that computers tend to read resumes, so if you don't have "Bachelors of ..." in a resume, yours may not be looked at.


Let's put it this way ..
I went to college and have the same job since then (it's been 25 years), and financially, all's fine.
My cousin went to a trade school, hustled, opened his own business, and financially,all's fine.
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Patricia’s Answer

Hi Ryan,
A Computer Science degree enables you to enter into the world of technology. Whether you want to program, sell, develop or support, a Computer Science degree gives you opportunities. Many technology companies look for applicants with an understanding of computer technology, and if you have a Computer Science degree, you will be many steps ahead.
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