Ask HN: For whom does a CS degree still make sense?

1 pointsorangecoffee1mo ago2 comments

In the yesteryears we had a multitude who thrived. The math wiz, the memorizer, the loner, the high aptitude. Since the boom of the 2010s the field attracted the ambitious, the glitzy, and the influencer.

Ones who thrived in coding as their identity are finding it hard. The entrepreneurs are loving it.

Who is the CS degree for going forward? Who should safely stay away from it?

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allinonetools_1mo ago

A CS degree still makes sense for people who enjoy fundamentals and problem-solving, not just shipping features. If someone is motivated mainly by titles or trends, they’ll likely struggle as the field keeps changing. Curiosity and long-term learning matter more now than credentials.

khelavastr1mo ago

For people who can prepare themselves for business in other ways and won't get as much value out of business school

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