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How do I prepare for Computer Science major?

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I would find a college or university you're thinking of applying to, schedule an appointment, and go over the requirements needed to graduate. For example, CS majors generally have to complete some math, and usually, most students need to learn calculus (at least in the US). So if you're not up to calculus, you'd have to learn enough math to get ready for calculus. Depending on where you go, a CS major can be somewhat mathematical. Not necessarily the programming parts, but often you'll learn discrete math and algorithms, and they require some level of mathematical maturity. Answer from CodeTinkerer on reddit.com

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How do I prepare for Computer Science major?

January 20, 2023 -

I’ve been seriously contemplating quitting my part-time job and going to community college (only education i can afford currently) to get a CS degree. I don’t have any programming experience, I graduated high school (luckily) about two years ago, but forgot a lot of the math. What areas in math or school subjects in general should I refresh on to prepare myself? or is everything in CS new and I’Il learn it once I start school. Hoping to get advice from people who graduated or at least attempted CS. Tried posting in r/computerscience but my account was ‘too new’. Thanks.

I would find a college or university you're thinking of applying to, schedule an appointment, and go over the requirements needed to graduate. For example, CS majors generally have to complete some math, and usually, most students need to learn calculus (at least in the US). So if you're not up to calculus, you'd have to learn enough math to get ready for calculus. Depending on where you go, a CS major can be somewhat mathematical. Not necessarily the programming parts, but often you'll learn discrete math and algorithms, and they require some level of mathematical maturity.

Figure out the primary programming language they teach you in their intro courses, give yourself as much of a primer in it as you can. See if you even like programming before you get into the thick of it.

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r/computerscience on Reddit: how to get into computer science

December 14, 2023 -

I would really like it to get into computer science, though I have absolutely no idea where to start and absolutely zero (ZERO!!) knowledge of it. Does anybody have any tips?

The best place is college. Even if you can't afford it, most people won't stop you from just sitting in and listening to the lectures. You can also probably just talk to the professors and ask them about their research.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How can I get into Computer Science?

August 6, 2019 -

As a freshman in high school, I am thinking of getting into web development, but don’t know the direction to head towards. Is their any books or courses to take to help me on this journey? Thanks in advance.

edX has a free Harvard course called CS50's Introduction to Computer Science. Defo check that out!

Only 0.5% of the world knows how to code. The industry is expanding incredibly and the need for proficient coders is expanding with it. As a freshman, you could come out of high school as an full-on coder. Just learn any language you prefer out of C, python, or Java and start with online tutorials then move up to making something you want to make. Such as an app that can run in terminal. You can keep expanding your skills by coding things that you want to see done. They don’t have to be complex projects such as mobile app or videogame, but something simpler such as a calculator or idk. The point is if you start learning code now and continue to practice over the next 3 years you will come out a proficient programer and it will sure as hell be worth it.

reddit.com › r/cscareerquestions › is it that easy to get a computer science degree and work in tech?

r/cscareerquestions on Reddit: Is it that easy to get a computer science degree and work in tech?

October 8, 2021 -

I'm from the finance side and people there have been saying that they wished they worked at tech due to better hours, salaries and wlb. Till what extent is this true and do you just have to know about this area or be excellent at it? Thanks in advance!

If you like CS, programming and tech it’s easy. If you just want a better job it’s going to be fucking hard.

No one said a CS degree is easy, so no. Lots of people fail out because they can't handle basic coding and because their expectations of how much practice it takes to get good at anything are so off.

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r/ITCareerQuestions on Reddit: How do I get into IT while studying computer science?

February 25, 2024 -

Hi there,

I am a computer science major set to graduate next spring but I want to get into IT as I don't really enjoy what I study. Can't really change my major as I am already too deep into it. I am looking to get a job or internship now but I have a few questions to ask.

What kind of jobs should I be applying to helpdesk, sys admin?

What skills, certs should I look to learn?

Is my computer science degree irrelevant in this field?

Aside from obtaining the skills and certs, how else can I bolster my resume?

Apply to everything, expect to get a help desk job. Certs will not help you now, apply for more jobs. No. Relate whatever you have experience in or have done to the roles you are trying to get.

Hey, I'm a CS grad who transitioned to IT. Most (if not all) IT jobs will accept a CS degree in lieu of an IT degree. In fact, CS degrees are much more flexible than IT degrees. To answer your questions: What kind of jobs should I be applying to helpdesk, sys admin? You're going to have to start at the bottom like everybody else. Help Desk is most likely going to be your first step. Since you haven't graduated yet and have a year left, you might be able to snag a co-op or internship and get a head start on being able to transition out of Help Desk earlier than most. What skills, certs should I look to learn? Skills: Troubleshooting, for one. You've debugged code before so it shouldn't be much of a leap to learn to apply it to other pieces of tech. Secondly, research. You're probably pretty adept at GoogleFu to figure out how to do X or Y in a given language so, again, you're just applying it to other things in a similar vein. Certs: I got my current gig with no certs at all, and I'm no expert on certs so if I'm wrong on this someone correct me, but given you're going to have a CS degree you can likely skip the A+. The Net+ and Sec+, the other two of the CompTIA trifecta, are certs you should probably look into. Is my computer science degree irrelevant in this field? Absolutely not. From the Wiki: The most versatile option [for degrees] is a Computer Science degree. This is because the foundation you gain in CS is applicable to ALL areas of IT, including programming. Keep in mind that this does not mean you have to be a programmer. The Comp Sci curriculum teaches you a strong foundation of how computers work (hardware, software, and networking, as well as how they all work together) which is helpful in all areas of IT. Also, learning to program teaches you logic. This helps you to be able to figure out complex issues in IT even with no prior exposure. Finally, having some basic coding knowledge will always help you in IT. Aside from obtaining the skills and certs, how else can I bolster my resume? Homelab. Some people say it's useless but frankly given the amount of people trying to break into IT, literally anything that puts you a cut above will help. Telling an interviewer you actually applied your knowledge and did in will probably tell them you're not working from zilch. Run a Linux VM, set up a Plex server, do some data migrations from your Google Drive to a NAS. Choice is yours. I would definitely consult the Wiki in the sidebar for further advice and guidance.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Best Way to Prepare myself for a CS degree?

November 10, 2023 -

Context; Taking a gap year currently, plan to enter Penn State for Computer Science in Fall 2024. Zero underlying experience in anything related.

Hello World,

My purpose for creating this post is to get some opinions from Developers and Engineers about what would be the best way I can prepare myself for entering a 4 year Compsci program. I have been told that the first 2 classes at my local Penn state campus will be intro to C++ and C++.

My question is, does anybody recommend a course/boot camp that I can start doing now for free or cheap that can help me prepare myself for this 4 year journey? Whether it be learning C++ or Understanding the basic theories of Computer Science. Also, would it better to dive into that language or master the theory part first? ( this might be an obvious answer but I’d like reassurance from someone with experience)

Also any additional tips that could help me will be very much appreciated.

Thanks In Advance!

I didn't get a CS degree but an electrical engineering degree. The hardest part IMHO is the math. Take a c++ free or low cost class. Knock out some easy leetcode. But, I would strongly encourage you to talk to a local community college to see if their math credits transfer and register. Usually, the first semester/year is pretty easy; you can skip the easy calc 1 and 2 and jump straight to miltivariable. That way, during your second hard year, you have less classes to take. You'll have more time to study.

If I could do this over again, then there's three things I would brush up on: Learn a language. If you know the "main" language at uni will be C++, then go for C++. There's plenty of tutorials to get you started. Learn basic problem solving. Having a head start in data structures and algorithms can be of great help. Good tools for this are e.g. LeetCode, or something more structured like neetcode. This also gives you a good context to strengthen item 1. Brush up on high school maths. Basic calculus & linear algebra tend to be relevant topics that CS builds on top off. During uni you'll like get introduced to discrete mathematics (basic number theory), but items 1 and 2 in this list would be higher prio to me.

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Getting a Computer Science Degree in My 30s : r/learnprogramming

July 10, 2023 - I'm in my 30s and I just started in an AAS in computer science. Good luck, we got this! ... I think you're more worried about your age than you need to be! 30s is nothing, you'll be fine. And as others have said, AI is not a threat to you or any other developer any time soon. Getting a CS degree (either a BS or MS) will ideally set you up well for a job in programming, but do your due diligence.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › how difficult is a computer science degree? could the average joe get one?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How difficult is a computer science degree? could the average joe get one?

January 7, 2023 -

I'm extremely passionate about programming and software engineering. However, after skimming through a few lectures online.(from harvard/stanford/MIT)

I was just thinking, what kind of gibberish is this? It looks extremely intimidating and confusing.

most of the CS courses are theory like fundamentals of building: an OS, a database system, a new programming language etc. and the low level data structures and algorithms underneath them. Software engineering is one of the easier topics of the CS degree, to give you an idea. Expect to encounter a lot of math (as my prof said "its says Compute right there in computer science" 😅) We were taught C and Java as tools to apply theory. Other languages, we have to learn on our own.

I think the average person can get a CS degree, but the average person doesn’t really have the drive to put in the work for it. Regardless of the Uni, it’s still going to take a strong work ethic and ability to challenge yourself with learning new and difficult things. So it’s not easy by any means, but if you have the desire you can do it. It’s the same for most any stem major. It’s not easy, but most people can overcome it if they push themselves.

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r/cscareers on Reddit: How hard is it to get a job with a Computer Science degree?

January 28, 2025 -

I am currently studying a computer science degree and I am in my third year. Just wanted to know what are the chances I get a good job after I finish my degree. When I was in secondary and college I heard that computer science paid a lot of money so I choose it over a maths degree. I would say that I am doing pretty well and am on the road to achieve a first class but just scared that I might not be guaranteed a good job. People were saying to do a masters to have a higher chance but how hard is it really to get a job after completing a computer science degree?

Since you are in your third year you should be applying to internships for the summer non-stop at this point, even if it's to the detriment of your education. Landing an internship now is the most important thing for your future career.

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r/ITCareerQuestions on Reddit: How can I get my foot in the industry with a computer science degree?

January 9, 2023 -

So I’m graduating with my Computer Science degree in 6 months and I’ve been looking into Network engineering and Security Analyst jobs in my area, and I’ve noticed they are requiring about 3 years of experience to get into these “entry level” jobs. I have no prior “work experience” in tech so my question is how should I go about getting my foot inside the tech industry? I’m currently working towards getting the CCNA and Security+ certifications and I think I’ll have them by the time I graduate. I’ve read a lot from other subreddits that you need to get a help desk job to start off, is that true? What can I do at this level to get some sort of entry level job since I have no real experience?

Internship before you graduate. Tech development program after graduation

The three keys to getting an entry level job are: internships/co-ops, doing a relevant senior thesis or similar big project, and leveraging your school's career services office. Career services will help with resume prep, practice interviewing, job fairs, alum networking, and access to boards like Handspring. That said you may need to look beyond your area to find the sort of job you are looking for. Mobility is important in many fields, and you might not find the job you need in Orono or Durham or whatever.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › is a computer science degree necessary in today’s market?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Is a Computer Science Degree necessary in today’s market?

November 12, 2023 -

I am a special education teacher with a masters degree and after working for 10 years in the field I want to transition into a career in ed tech.

I completed Harvard’s CS50 Introduction to a computer science via my local university for free and I fell in love with it. I am currently finishing some courses on Udemy for some fundamentals to prepare me for the next big step.

I am debating on getting a bootcamp cert or a formal computer science degree. I understand that experience is also valuable, but I want to increase my chances of being hired.

With today’s job market, what would increase my chances of breaking into the field?

No, but the deck will be stacked against you. Do NOT do a boot camp. There was a time where they made sense but that time is gone and who knows if it’ll ever come back. If you have the ability, get a CS degree.

There are a lot of developers without CS degrees (I’m one), and I think it’ll always be possible. That said, doing the CS degree is going to be the path of least resistance. The market has always been hard to break into, and from what I hear it’s particularly bad right now. Bootcamps can be okay, but there are a lot of low quality and predatory ones out there, and people are a bit jaded about them these days. Your best bet is to start to learn how to program and to look into a CS program. There are a lot of bridge programs and masters programs aimed at people switching careers, and those are probably your best bet. If you manage to find a job before you finish your degree then you can finish the degree part time- or not. Either way, start doing some self learning to start with.

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r/AskComputerScience on Reddit: Looking to get into computer science...what's my first step?

November 25, 2019 -

Hello, I've been a hobby programmer for a couple years. I'm somewhat of a geek and have always loved computers.

I'm 24 years old and haven't been to college.

I live in a popular university town, that has a public university, a couple private universities, and a community college.

Should I first pursue the computer science Associate of Science Degree from the community college? Should I get the community college degree and then major at the university? Should I skip community college altogether? (By the way, would the associate degree be enough to land a job, without pursuing a higher degree?)

Sorry for my ignorance, I don't have any experience with the college/university system.

Thank you for your time!

General academia advice. If you are paying for the degree yourself, take every transferable class you can at the community college. It will save you thousands and the classes are often as good (and sometimes better). I did this with my EE degree and took a fraction of the loans some of my peers did.

All of the non BS holders I’ve worked with had 10-20 yoe, so I can not speak on that aspect.

Agree with u/dataGuyThe8th - get most credits as cheap as you can. Find a program in a private university that will accept credits from the community college.

You don't need a BS to get a job, it just really helps land that first interview. That being said, if you have been doing stuff on your own for awhile and have a body of work you can point to, that can go a long way.

The best thing that advanced education can give someone, as compared to a self-study, is that usually you are exposed to a much wider array of ideas/concepts that helps those people be more well rounded and flexible in the field.

For example, CS programs will expose you to things like finite-state automatons and inductive reasoning proofs and other abstract things where you won't even touch a computer. These are hard for people to self-teach because they aren't as fun, and you may never think you need that sort of knowledge to program. But there's so much overlap, you never know how that sort of thing informs your decisions later on.

A generalization of course - not everyone needs college, many college grads are awful, etc etc. But if you skip that step, you need to somehow make it clear to employers that you are one of the good self-taught people.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › start comp sci degree from scratch or try to get it in six months?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Start comp sci degree from scratch or try to get it in six months?

August 17, 2023 -

Currently at USC as an English major and Im looking to take comp sci as my new major but if this were to occur I would be looking at a four year course plan, so currently a 20 year old junior, making me graduate when Im 24. I seriously dont know if I’m willing to do this. Should I take on usc course plan or maybe join like WGU to earn my degree in halve the time or even a quarter. I’ve heard people getting there degree in six months time. I’m very passionate about computer science but don’t know if I want to spend another four years going after a degree from ground zero. Any thoughts? Would really appreciate any advice:)

Should I take on usc course plan or maybe join like WGU to earn my degree in halve the time or even a quarter. I’ve heard people getting there degree in six months time. No way. If someone earned a CS degree in six months, it's because they are a savant or they have extensive experience and/or previous credits. For instance, a self-taught dev "going legit." You're not walking off the street and going from 0 to BS in six months. I’m very passionate about computer science but don’t know if I want to spend another four years going after a degree from ground zero But you'll be passionate enough to write code for years afterward? Respectfully, that rationale is not making a whole lot of sense. If you want to study CS, then do so. It doesn't have to be a speed run.

So you're really passionate about it but you don't want to spend the time learning it?? I think you need to do some self reflecting. Why would you stop after your 4 years anyways? There's a whole other separate Fields you can get into after you specialize. No one's getting a degree in 6 months no matter what they say.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › is it possible to get a cs degree entirely online?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Is it possible to get a CS degree entirely online?

July 1, 2022 -

With a job and everything I’d rather not have to physically go to a campus all the time, is it possible to get an actual CS degree by doing everything or mostly online? I really don’t know much about how universities work. I’m in California by the way. Thanks!

I'm in CA, currently completing my last class for my BS in CS, did all the coursework at SNHU online. Definitely possible.

Just graduated from wgu. I highly recommend. It's great if you like to learn on your own. Otherwise probably not so much. Didn't do cs, did data management and analytics. They do have a bachelors in cs though.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › computer science degree worth it?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Computer Science degree worth it?

September 1, 2022 -

Is earning a Computer Science related degree still worth it? It seems like there are many who participated in a programming bootcamp and successfully landed a job within the field. I am spending a significant amount of money to pursue a computer science degree, however there are clearly cheaper alternatives. Is there an advantage in having a degree from an accredited university?

A Computer Science degree is statistically one of the best ROI you can make with attending college. Offers above 100k are being thrown at new grads these days.

IMHO, yes without a doubt. If you have a degree you will get interviews at FAANGs for software engineer positions. If you are a newbie with bootcamps, very unlikely to even get an interview until you've amassed significant job experience. The other thing I would point out is that this is not a great year to be on a job search. Spending 4 years in college to let the economy cycle back, while also getting a valuable degree, is sort of a win-win.

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r/ITCareerQuestions on Reddit: If you had to start over, what bachelors degree program would you do out of this list?

September 25, 2023 -

Cloud Computing
Data Analytics
Network Engineering and Security Cisco
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Computer Science may open the most doors early in your career but once you get a few years of experience, your degree/GPA matters less and less.

Unless you have a specific career in mind, Computer Science degree would be the best option because the course covers a lot of ground in the IT spectrum. You’d want to learn every single corner of IT and then make a decision on what area you’d like to pursue and become an expert on.

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r/csMajors on Reddit: No experience in Computer Science. Can someone give me some advice?

April 3, 2021 -

I'll get straight to the point. I am 20 years old now and I was a fuck up throughout high school and graduated with a 1.7 GPA. Something happened in my life that caused me to change and make a 180. I am now a sophomore in community college (will be a junior this spring) and I have a 3.5 GPA now.

I have from a young age always been interested in programming and experimented with Minecraft when I was younger but due to poor guidance and not being old enough I couldn't learn more.

But, things have changed! I am now old enough and I did two years at my community college due to my poor GPA (from high school) and I am now being accepted to the #1 Public University in my state. I will be majoring in Computer science here are my four concerns/questions.

1.) Will I fall behind because I don't know any Computer Science? I'm literally going in blind to these beginner software classes and I am scared I won't learn. This is probably my biggest concern. Don't people usually have experience in Computer Science before they take the major? Will I have a hard time passing?

2.) What are some ways I can start learning programming at home over this summer so I can prepare?

3.) Is there any specific language I should choose to learn that well maximize my potential in the future? Or any language that I should be learning that will help me get through my college courses?

4.) I know Computer Science is going to be arduous but, is there any tips you guys have to studying programming language that will help me be better prepared?

My biggest concern is probably #1 and the rest are just me asking for your guys kindness for any tips/advice.

Thank you guys so much for reading. I am really nervous so I thought making this reddit post could give me some clarity of thought. Thanks! All criticism is supported and welcomed.

No many start really late. It doesn't matter. If you listen or attend some tech conferences many people tell how they started really late or switch majors at your age but they are working in FAANG. YouTube, Udacity courses, and other online sites. Identify what you would like to work on. Web dev: html,css, JavaScript, backend: python, javac++, android: java, kotlin. Generally speaking, any from python, c++,java will work but it's better to study python after learning c++ or java. Practice Practice Practice

Lots of people going into computer science do not have a lot of previous coding experience. If you know computer fundamentals like how to install programs, manage files, etc then it shouldn’t be difficult for you to learn in those beginner software classes. In fact, the computer science course may not be what you have to worry about, the other courses part of your program like a math course might be more worth your concern at this point You brought up Minecraft, maybe start close to home and try setting up a Minecraft server and coding a Spigot Minecraft plugin in Java. That’s the ‘fun option’, you can also try a Udemy course or watch some YouTube videos to learn Python. Maybe make a website but be careful as that can be a waste of time because most of the code that goes into a beginner website isn’t helpful for your college courses. You may also want to consider making command line games in whatever language you choose to learn first, and this may help you in your courses. Python is the first language that a lot of beginners seem to learn these days but in terms of college and future jobs it may not help very much unless you are very good at using it for data science and machine learning. I still think Java is the programming language used most in college, so that will get you through those courses. Once you learn one or two programming languages, you’ll pick up new ones much quicker. Having a good knowledge of JavaScript (different from Java) and it’s many frameworks is probably the most useful for your resumé after college or if you’re doing co-op. It may seem like a lot at first, but there isn’t one language you can learn to maximize your future potential, you have to learn several. Whichever one you choose to learn first won’t have a major impact on you in the end. Reading code can be just as helpful as writing code. Find some public code that has been published on Github and try reading it to see if you can understand the logic behind it. That code you read could be something simple like a quiz game program or a tic tac toe game. Eventually that trains your mind to think a little more like a programmer would. Even reading small pieces of code can help as a beginner, so don’t worry if you don’t understand everything in a large code file.

reddit.com › r/compsci › people with a degree in computer science, what do you do now?

r/compsci on Reddit: People with a degree in Computer Science, what do you do now?

August 24, 2012 -

I'm studying computer science, and I want to know what my options are after college. Please specify what degree(s) you have, your job now, and the tasks/ fields of computer science involved in it. Any information is helpful!

I teach computer programming in a high school.

ITT: People with a degree in Computer Science who do Software Engineering.

reddit.com › r/cscareerquestions › absolutely zero experience and i want to get into computer science

r/cscareerquestions on Reddit: absolutely zero experience and I want to get into computer science

July 19, 2022 -

Like the title says i have absolutely no experience with computer science and I am considering getting an education in the field. I'm wondering if the field feels worth it to you all and what was the best route you all took? 4 year college? The Google certification programs look like a good way to dip my toes, what do you think?

Im a 23 year old male who graduated a tech high school in 2017 and graduated there in the electronics department. Never went to college. I've had and currently have a job in electronics as a machine repair electronics technician. So I've been around computers and understand them but I'm sure it's primitive to what CS really is.

CS seems challenging but possibly worth it in the long run as a career path. I'd hope to be able to get paid equal to (75,000) or more than what I'm paid now with the ability to work from home. That's an ideal situation for me.

Any opinions will be much appreciated

r/cs50 This is a free course that will softly intro you into programming. I'd recommend doing this before paying out a school or boot camp. If you find out it's not for you, you didn't loose money or make a big commitment.

Do it, but if you don’t have any experience just make sure you know what you’re getting into before such a drastic life change. Learning can drag on and on. You need to know you will enjoy the thrill of problem solving and constant learning. You have to be able to handle feedback and the ability to describe technical issues with clarity. The lessons can seem pointless, and some are, but it’s a journey. Good luck.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › what is the cheapest route to a cs degree?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: What is the cheapest route to a CS degree?

February 3, 2025 -

I’m 31, live in the US, and have been self studying web development through The Odin Project in hope of changing careers. I’m still working at it everyday but have been seeing posts on here that landing a developer job in this day and age is near impossible. What are your thoughts on landing a web developer job through self study and if it’s not likely, what is the cheapest method of obtaining a CS degree online? Because of life and bills, quitting my job or going back to school in person is not really an option for me. That being said, I want to change my career to something that interests me more and is something that I can be proud of and will earn me a better wage.

Thanks in advance, y’all!

I would suggest Western Governors University's BSCS or BSSE programs. First, all their programs are online. It's a flat rate tuition for six months which covers your tuition, certification fees, and text books. You can also complete as many classes as you are able to in a six month term. I graduated from there in '22. Best investment I made in myself (I was 42 when I finished). I've worked as a software engineer in multiple F500 companies, now I'm working on a really interesting project for the federal goverenment. I believe in their program enough that I was very happy with my son attending there (he is doing his degree in cyber security) and my best friend as well (he is doing the BSSE). When I was with JPMorgan, I was my teams first WGU hire. By the time I left we had multiple. My boss loved the quality of student that came out of the program. Sure, they weren't all math whizzes... but what WGU teaches you is to learn things unsupervised. Learning on the job is a huge part of being a developer.

WGU BSCS in one-term. Recently they broke news of an MSCS as well starting soon, similar in format to GT OMSCS, and with that a BSCS-MSCS joint option. EDIT: WGU = Western Governors University BSCS = Bachelor of Science in Computer Science MSCS = Master of Science in Computer Science GT OMSCS = Georgia Tech Online Master of Science in Comp Sci