Is it still worth spending $40K+ on a Computer Science degree in the age of self taught?
the battle between student debt and climbing the career ladder
Pursing higher education is one of the biggest debates when it comes to personal finance and life choices. It is a traditional model that is falling apart, mostly due to costs.
As young high school graduates move from the financial safety of their guardians’ income, they leap onto a path paved with debt and potential extended poverty. Not everyone that comes out with a Bachelor’s degree end up in Silicon Valley, nor do they make $100k+ right off the bat. The idea is nice, often painted by the media, Google’s massive amusement like park campuses and our own dreams of grandeur. Some say that doing a Computer Science degree is a trap, others will vouch for it.
But the question still remains — is it still worth spending 40K+ on a Computer Science degree in the age of self taught?
The seemingly magical golden ticket
If you think about it, a degree is merely an entry way into a highly profitable and lucrative industry. Demand is high and there’s no doubt that jobs are plentiful when it comes to technology based fields.
