Already a software engineer, degree worth it?

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Again. IMO If the op has the experience and desires a degree , why waste time and money on  a liberal studies degree when they already have  the knowledge to cruise through a cs degree ? Makes no sense to me.

Except that calculus isn't a "cruise" for many.  Most people in IT don't need a CompSci degree, which is quite different than an IT degree - CS is much more theoretical, while IT is much more hands-on.  But looking at TESU, someone decided a person getting a CS degree needs calculus but no actual science, while for some reason, getting an IT degree requires Physics I & II with labs or Chem I & II with labs.  There's not a real great reason for that as far as I can tell.  None of that makes any sense.

For many (most?), a BLS degree with tons of computer courses and credits for certs will be fine, as will a business degree, as will anything else.  My husband doesn't have a degree, but if he was to get one, it would NOT be a CS degree as that is not considered necessary in the area he works in (IT Sales - a degree in cybersecurity or cloud would be much more useful for him).  He said that it has literally NEVER been an issue.  If nobody cares about a degree, then there is no reason to get one in something you don't want to.  So if you WANT to get a CS degree, great, go ahead.  But if you have a burning passion for history, then for goodness sakes, get a history degree.  It will make you more interesting in job interviews.

Okay. A bs in cybersecurity than. Lol. I’m just saying why recommend a bals degree just because the op has software engineering experience and doesn’t need a bacs ( he/she apparently doesn’t need any degree. Its a personal thing for he/she).  The op as far as I know isn’t in IT. He/she is a software engineer. There’s a difference.  Your husband may very well not  pursue bacs and that’s his prerogative. I’d bet though you wont recommend a bals degree for him. So why recommend it for someone else in “IT” ?

I absolutely would advise him to get a BLS degree (thinking UMPI with MIS concentration/minor).  100%.  Since he doesn't NEED a degree, it would be for the same reason this person is getting one - just because.  Personal goals.  Whatever.  Check-the-box for a possible future job.  So I'd advise him to get the cheapest/easiest possible degree he can.