Masters in Computer Science?

Hi Nicholas!

Firstly, (pre) congrats! : )

A master's is often beneficial, but "to what degree" is an important question. In most situations and disciplines, provided one's undergrad degree is completed, I'm a firm proponent of on-the-job experience being more valuable than further university study. Programming is certainly one of those disciplines.

If you landed a solid junior programming position and then got 1-2 years of on-the-job experience plus 100-150 (or more) hours of Treehouse and/or other interactive education programs, would that be more beneficial than having an MIS, but no job experience two-years from now? You may love school. You may love the challenges of a focused, in-class education. The achievement alone of obtaining an MS may be incredibly important to you. Sit back and take stock of your goals and motivations, as well as your time and money; and see where you land.

Overall, if people with no CS schooling can switch careers at 26, 36 or 46 years old and enter the IT/IS programming world and become successful then I'm sure that you will be well-prepared to succeed with your CS degree in-hand.

Thank you! And thanks for the great response. I think you're right, when I graduate in May I think I'll just focus on my programming skills and landing that first cs job, and if the opportunity presents itself maybe I'll go back down the road. Again thank you I definitely agree that getting on the job experience will be crucial.

Glad to help!