Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It?

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Is a computer science degree worth it?

So this was a video a TON of people requested. It's the first video I'm doing of this type and if it does well then there will be many more to come. Basically in this video we will be going over specific criteria that are very important when it comes to choosing the right major or degree and then ranking them on a scale from 1 to 10, then at the end I'll average all of them out and give you a final score.

I'm trying to be as fair and accurate as possible in these videos, but of course at the end of the day it's just my opinion, so do your own research. I just hope this helps you out a bit.

Enjoy!
~Shane

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[TobiTheGreat]

As a computer science major who will soon be working in NYC as a software engineer, I agree with many of the points in this video. My first-year salary will exceed $100k after only a bachelor's degree. Although this is due to a combination of several internships done during college, the cost of living in New York, and sheer luck and blessings, many of my peers are also finding roles with great compensation.

if any high schoolers, college students, or even people out of school are considering learning how to code, I strongly urge you all to make the leap.

[Zebachi]

One of my classmates from college was a former software developer.
He managed to break into the field without a CS degree but the company he worked for
had to downsize. They decided to lay off all employees who didn't have a 4-year degree.
It's an anecdotal example but having a degree in CS or a related field is a good
investment for increased job security within such a volatile field of work.

[anthonycoleman]

Short answer: yes.

Graduated with one in December 2018. Now I make 80K at my job as a Full Stack Engineer. The best strategy is the degree and an internship or paid work to get a job. It was well worth it.

[darksteel]

It's been 4 years since graduating with my computer engineering degree. Pay is amazing. Benefits are amazing. Flexibility is amazing. The projects are (usually) interesting. There are so many openings in computing. There are so many business opportunities as well. It's absolutely insane! I think companies are really, really desperate for talent right now. I got lucky ending up in Silicon Valley but there is no doubt in my mind that the degree is extremely lucrative anywhere in the developed world. At my university, computer engineering was 85% computer science, 15% electrical/electronics engineering. It's functionally equivalent to computer science as far as the industry is concerned. I chose to take robotics electives in school but don't actually use those skills in my job. I'm just a standard software developer/engineer. Haha.

I have a friend who went the boot camp route and struggled a lot in the field, being the first target during layoffs and having to learn A TON of stuff that boot camps just don't cover. With some tutoring and some years of on-the-job training he is doing OK now, too. I'd definitely recommend the degree route as it lays the complete foundation and gives you the flexibility to learn about some of the more advanced specializations like machine learning, artificial intelligence, programming languages, computer graphics, game development, distributed systems, and more in a controlled learning environment with ample timing before jumping straight into the subset of the industry you're interested in.

[kieronkoh]

Doing my cs degree right now. Not gonna lie, it sure ain't easy but it's definitely something I love doing!

[minhquando]

Here's another con: CS is not an easy degree to get. I'm currently a graduate student in computer science and I also teach freshman computer science courses (I'm a teaching assistant so I teach labs, professors give lectures), and from what I've seen, at least 40% of the freshmen entering computer science will be weeded out by the end of the year. Or as Tren Black would say: business by christmas. Also very important: contrary to what a lot of people think, CS is NOT software engineering. You're not just going to be writing code all the time, you're going to have to study algorithms, data structures, formal methods, discrete math, computer architecture, etc. If you don't like math and you're not good at math, you better buckle up and start reviewing or you too will be "business by Christmas".

[ZachWeiss]

Thanks man. This reassured me that even if my entrepreneurial ventures go to shit, my CS degree is a good safety net.

[jaskarankhurana]

We need these types of videos in veterinary and nursing degrees, there are so many misconceptions about the two fields your help and expertise would be great

[saitodosan]

One of the biggest cons when it comes to getting a computer science degree that you mentioned at the end but wasn't specifically part of the Cons list: It's hard as FUCK. If you struggle with math at all you better be prepared to work your ass off and be very ready for the real possibility that you're just not going to be able to complete it because it's too hard for you.

Also a lot of people think that Computer Science is the same as software development, but it's not. So you really have to research and make sure you know what exactly it is before you decide to get a degree in it vs. teaching yourself programming and whatnot.

Also ALSO it never ends. You constantly have to keep up with new technologies or languages that are getting developed all the time and it's basically a continuous learning process for the rest of your professional life or risk falling behind and getting canned, so if you're not interested enough to really love it in college there's a very real chance you'll get burned out. And I'm not being one of those guys that says "Don't do it unless you wanna dedicate your life to it or you'll never make it, " but at the same time you really have to be okay with the fact that it's not a "learn in school then just go do it and never have to study again" type of career.

[alexandervelasquez]

I'm a Computer Science major and a few months away for graduation. Your videos have helped me out. Great job keep it up!!

[pro-dark]

Hey man, absolutely loved this video. Your personality and presentation with a dose of honesty. I appreciate it and keep doing what you love, or start doing it. Keep up the great work and wish you well.

[JoeBidenFanclub]

Do finance next please! And maybe the benefits/ drawbacks of getting a masters in finance

[siaprasad]

Damn you're working hard, love your computer science videos, giving the video a like😊

[saimonsmercier]

Good work!We need more of these videos. Are you going to do a buisness tier list? Looking forwards for that video.

[stephenfreel]

My dad has a long story about getting into computer engineering with only a degree in finance. He says that at the time it was out of luck because there were some companies around where he lived which had a high demand for software engineers. He got trained, and he tried as hard as possible to get the job and then did. He said it’s better to actually major in computer science or engineering rather than to take the big risk of no college education. He said getting the first job was like “It’s either I get this job and then can work as a software engineer with the credibility of the job, or I will never get to work as a software engineer again.”

[michaeln.]

The career counselor and instructors at the university that I attended used to say that there was a shortage of programmers and that jobs were falling out of the sky and that all students would find a job. When I would talk to graduates, most students never found a job and the job market was saturated. Graduate school was full of students all waiting for their big break.

[haileykhoo]

I really love all your videos. And you are THE ONLY Youtuber who actually reply to everyone's comments. Thanks for the great content and I really learnt a lot from you. And I clicked the subscribe button the moment I finished your first video. Keep up your good work and I will always support you!

[niltomega]

I got a 2 year Computer science degree from a Community college. It cost me 14, 000. Now I make 80k a year.

[DeathTrapProductions]

Thank you for this video. I am on the fence about this particular degree path. I defintely see a future in it but I have always been TERRIBLE at math. I'm currently and audio engineer and sound designer looking into getting a batchelors in Computer Science and Game Audio. It seems like a logical step for remote work but I have reservations. Does anyone have any experience in that particular field that might be able to give some advice?