(03-06-2021, 12:57 AM)rachel83az Wrote: In that case, do you have any CS certificates in addition to your college credits? Purdue University Global has a competency-based degree in IT. They accept a lot of certificates for credit. https://www.purdueglobal.edu/degree-prog...echnology/
No, I'm self taught and have never needed certificates. There are a handful I could probably test for with limited study time, so I'll take a look at Purdue. Thanks for the suggestion.
(03-06-2021, 01:39 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote: WGU hasn't come out with an MS in Computer Science yet, they do have a Bachelors in Computer Science and another in Software Development though. I usually recommend a Big 3 Bachelors and then a competency based Masters degree. It's all personal preference really, it depends on what the person needs/wants, if they have tuition assistance/reimbursement, educational and personal goals, etc... Most of the competency based masters degree providers are roughly the same price, unless you opt for the "for profit" ones, they'll be slightly more expensive. WGU is a good recommendation and depending on the degree, there are other options as well...
WGU has a masters in information technology management, which my work says is sufficient. I'm open to others, of course, since I don't plan to be working here forever.
My work offers an education benefit of $2000 a year. I've been saving for my education so while tuition is a consideration, it's unlikely to hold me back.
Given I have so many credits, I was hoping I could get most of them transferred somewhere and only have to take a small number of classes for my bachelors. I have considered WGU's computer science degree but only a few classes will transfer there and at this point I'm looking for the fastest route to a masters program, since that's where the big pay bump is for me.
Thanks for all of the information and advice. I really appreciate it.