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What Degree Should I Get for Computer Programming, and How Much Would I Make? |
I want to be a computer programmer, mostly dealing with the actual coding of programs. What degree should I get? And how much money could I expect for the differents degrees (ascociates, bachelors, masters, phd)? Ill probably go into computer science and whatever other classes that have to do with programming in C, C#, C++, and maybe some others like Java, Python, Visual Basic, etc.. Computer programming (depending on who you work for & what, specifically, you do) may not require any degree at all. Programming languages are not better-learned in a university setting. Case in point: I took programming courses in HS & college. They are all now obsolete. My cuz is LD & barely finished high school, but he has the mad skills on the PC & makes $90k/yr for it. On another subject, WHERE you go to school has a ton to do with how much it costs. If you JUST want to learn programming, go to a community college that offers the classes. Our local one offers tons of classes, has great computer labs JUST for the people in those classes & is (per credit hour) 1/8 the cost of the nearest university that has a C.S. department. I have taken some applications classes there, & all have been excellent. Being someone with a B.S. in Computer Science, I have realized that it is a complete waste of time and money to go for graduate degrees. You can make more money faster by jumping in the job market as fast as possible, build experience and get promotions and raises. I would go for a Bachelors. As for mainstream languages, C#, Java, VB, AJAX, ASP are the ones being used in today's web applications. As for other programs like business apps, I can't help you there. I think you should pick a side: web, office or database applications. This will help you focus your studies and become a more eligible job candidate. Web programmers can easily make more than $60,000 at the beginning. Senior programmers will make $75,000+. You can even make 6 figures, especially if you become a development manager, engineer or architect. Of course, this depends in what industry and company you work for. There is no consistent salary range for everybody. There is alot can change in 4 years. All I can offer you is what has been happening in the past 6 years, since I graduated. |
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