Oh my garsh overwhelmed with what to do for my kids for each of their degrees?- HELP

[sanantone]

This is one of those issues of the purpose of college. A lot depends on what one wants out of their education. A Computer Scientist should be able to roll with the punches as changes come along like the change in demand from C++ to Java. Far too many employers expect college to be a trade school. It is a very short sighted approach. Knowing the theory behind what computers do should allow a computer scientist to easily become a python programmer. I believe the unemployment rate for Computer Scientists has far more to do with cheap H1B visas distorting the market. It is still up to a programmer to keep current with their skills. Things change rapidly in the computer industry and require continuing education whether traditional or independent. The guy from the other forum who believes programming is beneath him sounds a bit too arrogant for his own good.

Well, he is very snooty. He discounts distance education because it doesn't facilitate tacit learning. He also doesn't think people should even bother with college if they aren't attending a top 50 school.