Rise in Tech Apprenticeships

[mahaganapati]

This is my deliberation about getting a degree. I apprenticed as a software engineer at a startup and have since worked for the past five years as a software engineer, but I don't have a degree (not even a non-CS degree, no degree at all). I've been considering just continuing to build my portfolio and personal branding instead of, or maybe alongside of, getting a degree. But really I just need to stop deliberating.

Doooo it. Especially if you're still torn. If you don't want to invest a lot and can do UMPI, it's almost certainly worth the $5k (or less) for the peace of mind it'll give you. If you'd prefer an actual CS degree, you can get one at TESU for under $10k.

Thanks for your continued encouragement here and in the other threads. I do prefer a CS degree since I imagine still feeling some level of "imposter" if I continue working in software but have e.g. a general LA degree. Yes, peace of mind is a good investment. The best evidence is that I've been thinking about it for many years already.