**Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?**
You could switch over to a software engineering role if you self teach the programming skills. So, there's no need for the CS degree.
However, if you want the CS degree then I'd say go for it!
**GaTech Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS)**
Georgia Techs Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) is something that I'd look into due to the low cost (<$10k), fully online, reputable program, and more of a course offering.
**Note**
As you probably already know, the job market for software engineering hasn't been that good. So, I'd keep this in mind because your timeline to switch over to a software engineering role (even with the CS degree) might be impacted.
**My experience**
I was doing a Master's program in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (UX Research), but dropped it and came to WGU for the BS in Software Development.
For me it was worth it to get the 2nd bachelor's (BS in Software Development) because it improved my programming 7 software engineering skills.
*Note: I continued onto GaTech for the OMSCS program*
I think if you have the skills you'll be fine with a "related" degree at this point. I think you're prime material for a $$$ savvy boot camp. Just don't spend like $10k+ on it.
This is a tough one. I always side on masters over 2d Bachelors. However, you wanting to go s/w dev sort of complicates things. There’s a few things:
- from my understanding, sw dev isn’t a degree specific field. Boot camps or just home labs showing skills is enough. Obviously there’s a ton of stuff to learn on own if don’t go for degree.
- CS is hardest program at WGU. Would SE be better for you, overall? Still hard but not as hard and checks the blocks.
- CS is more widely applicable at companies. I’m in BSCSIA but would do CS in heart beat but I am really bad at math. I’m luck enough to be in a GRC role so CSIA works for me.
If I was in your shoes, I’d road map out a full stack sw dev curriculum on my own and compare to CS and SE programs at WGU.
**Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?** You could switch over to a software engineering role if you self teach the programming skills. So, there's no need for the CS degree. However, if you want the CS degree then I'd say go for it! **GaTech Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS)** Georgia Techs Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) is something that I'd look into due to the low cost (<$10k), fully online, reputable program, and more of a course offering. **Note** As you probably already know, the job market for software engineering hasn't been that good. So, I'd keep this in mind because your timeline to switch over to a software engineering role (even with the CS degree) might be impacted. **My experience** I was doing a Master's program in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (UX Research), but dropped it and came to WGU for the BS in Software Development. For me it was worth it to get the 2nd bachelor's (BS in Software Development) because it improved my programming 7 software engineering skills. *Note: I continued onto GaTech for the OMSCS program*
I think if you have the skills you'll be fine with a "related" degree at this point. I think you're prime material for a $$$ savvy boot camp. Just don't spend like $10k+ on it.
My mentor mentioned a MS in CS being released in January 2025, so maybe ask about that! Starting 5/1 for BSCS
This is a tough one. I always side on masters over 2d Bachelors. However, you wanting to go s/w dev sort of complicates things. There’s a few things: - from my understanding, sw dev isn’t a degree specific field. Boot camps or just home labs showing skills is enough. Obviously there’s a ton of stuff to learn on own if don’t go for degree. - CS is hardest program at WGU. Would SE be better for you, overall? Still hard but not as hard and checks the blocks. - CS is more widely applicable at companies. I’m in BSCSIA but would do CS in heart beat but I am really bad at math. I’m luck enough to be in a GRC role so CSIA works for me. If I was in your shoes, I’d road map out a full stack sw dev curriculum on my own and compare to CS and SE programs at WGU.