Online MSc Computer Science Merrimack College

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My son is at UofT St George CS currently doing his PEY internship (pays 65K a year).  There was a point a couple of years ago he was not sure about getting into CS Post but he eventually got in.  At that time I had asked him what he would have done had he not gotten in to CS Post.  He said he would have just transferred to a place like Ryerson or York as those are still good CS schools.  

You seem like a smart and ambitious kid.  You are young and can take your time and pursue a well established path to a CS career in Canada.  Perhaps just get a second bachelors from York or Ryerson either full or part-time?  Just get OSAP to fund you for tuition+living expenses.  You'll probably get more funding (maybe even full funding) because you will no longer be bound by your parents' income.   You can also get a co-op/internship while you are studying (like what my son is currently doing).   

Or alternatively, if you really want a masters, go to the US full-time to do the masters.  There are more choices there for non-CS undergrads.  And you get a 3-year work visa if you graduate with a CS masters in the US.  

But I feel an online masters from a UK/US school is not really the best option for you (given your age) unless you are tied down by having to take care of your family etc.  Suggest you also post your question on the UofT reddit board as there are a lot of CS grads there who might be able to provide more options.

Thanks for the thorough tips and insight! You have definitely given me lots of information to think on before deciding on my next steps.