CS vs IT Degree: Which Degree Should You Choose, Computer Science VS Information Technology Degree

[@WithSandra]

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[@zennBTS]

I was conflicted about whether to do CS or IT but this makes me feel more comfortable with IT because I don't really like Math and it's good to know I can still be in Cyber Security with an IT degree, thank you for this vid it really put me at ease.

[@sgt_metz]

same, i’m very bad at math but i love working hands on with computers

[@__Shun]

would i be able to get into ai/ml or go for a masters in ai/ml with a it degree?

[@lexa7250]

Whats ml?​@__Shun

[@juanlopezvasquez6893]

Thanks for making this video! As an I.T. Major I felt like it would be more challenging to get noticed by companies if I chose the wrong degree. However, for my needs (Cybersecurity) I'm more comfortable continuing my path as an I.T. major.

[@WithSandra]

Hi Juan, thanks for watching! I definitely agree IT is a great degree to get for cyber security since we take a lot more networking/security focused classes compared to CS degrees. Lmk if there's any video topics you'd like to see!

[@DJReeRee]

He has such a calming voice feels good listening to him

[@WithSandra]

He actually has a channel on Software Engineering here 😁: kzbin.info

[@darylllaneta7973]

Can you guys share your study method? Like how you guys taking notes, revision technique, time management for those who have a full time job and learning programming at the same time? I would love to hear your journey.

[@johnczech7074]

Really excellent content here Sandra! Well done by both of you. I enjoyed hearing the contrast between the two of you! Have a great day!!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much John for watching! :D hope you’re doing well!

[@TexasIronLegend]

Most IT jobs, according to BLS, typically require a Bachelor's degree for entry level. The degree is usually necessary to get your foot in the door, unless you are lucky and find an employer who will hire entry level without a degree. It is kind of hard to gain "equivalent experience" when there are hardly any jobs to gain experience without a degree. But once you have a degree, you will need to continue learning and gaining experience to work your way up. It is best to get an IT or CS degree for tech (IT if you prefer purely IT jobs, CS if you want access to software development and IT jobs: this is for fresh graduates, if you learn after college with an IT degree you can still become a software engineer). Really, you could get either degree and obtain the same jobs down the road (as long as you continue developing new skills specific to what you want), it's just that whichever you pick will determine what your first jobs will be. As soon as you stop learning, your career will begin to stall. Technology changes quickly, and so you will need new skills to keep up. This is a good thing for those that didn't necessarily learn much from college, especially since there are a lot of free courses for learning new tech skills. And of course, certifications will be a good way to define your specific career path. Get a broad degree such as IT/IS or CS (they are the most flexible tech degrees), and then specialize through electives, certifications and experience.

[@sameepthapa95]

What about with two year Associate degree ? Is it worth enough to get an entry level IT jobs ?

[@Destrudo5359]

@@sameepthapa95 Bachelor's...

[@kew3i]

Thanks for breaking it down

[@Angel__oxoxx]

@TexasIronLegend thanks a lot, this was really helpful and motivating

[@swazidelisile]

I'm currently doing bachelor of commerce in information and technology management 😊

[@internationalpeso1795]

Honestly I wouldn't compare these two degrees because they get you prepared for different careers although they can intertwine and easily switch over. But my advice is to get the IT degree and then get a entry level tech job and then learn CS concepts to move up into another role within the company if you want to go that route.

[@Serpaseric]

is cs concept hard to learn and also is IT an easier degree

[@__Shun]

would i be able to go for a masters in ai/ml with a IT degree?

[@tia568]

Hey, Sandra love your content. I'm an IT major too and interested in cybersecurity. Could you please make a video about internships and projects?

[@WithSandra]

Hi Grace, thanks so much for watching! :) Will definitely add video topics for getting cyber security internships and cyber security projects, thanks for the suggestions!

[@rl2023te]

I imagine IST or IT better prepares you to work. Especially, if there is real world, hands on work. I hear from a lot of CS majors that none of that theoretical stuff helps when they are doing a coding interview. It might be indicative of a greater issue with college.

[@alphaking7012]

For real? I'm torn between computer science and information technology

[@a3liy4h]

@@alphaking7012 what did u decide?

[@ceeeceee8753]

@@alphaking7012 Yeah what did you decide?

[@ceeeceee8753]

That’s what I was thinking when I looked at the coursework at my local community college. But recently I was told by a few people that in todays market if I don’t have CS degree (even if it’s just an associate’s) employers won’t even look at my resume. I’m torn!

[@ci6516]

The theory is what you do in the interview .. “What searching algorithm would you pick for this scenario” “Why is this code running slow “ “Solve this issue -“ That’s all Theory

[@eman0828]

Most IT jobs these days you can get away without a degree since Degrees are rarely mandated by most Employers. Degrees are often listed as optional that uses the term Degree Preffered opposed to required along with OR Equivalent experience. There are some exceptions such as if you plan on working for the Government or Defense contractors that often mandate 4 year degree requirements. Other than that IT as a field is mostly based on experience and having the right skillsets to do the actual work. I know plenty of self taught Network Engineers and Sysadmins that went from Help Desk to Admin or Engineer with I'm a short period of time from self study getting their certs and job shadowing and had homelabs. I've done the same myself. Network Chuck and his brother became Network Engineers in less than a year that both started on the Help Desk and gotten their CCNA. None of them degrees making six figures.

[@TheExaltedHerobrine]

Very good information but sadly most people are forced to get degrees for IT due to parental pressure or feel like they aren’t prepared for the workforce.

[@thegamingleprechaun7247]

@@TheExaltedHerobrine so would you say a cybersecurity degree is useless of you have something like Security+ from Comptia?

[@TheExaltedHerobrine]

@@thegamingleprechaun7247A cybersecurity degree is not entirely useless because it is one of those degrees that are financially feasible. Security+ is highly recommended to get even if you have the degree plus it makes you more credible.

[@thegamingleprechaun7247]

@@TheExaltedHerobrine thanks

[@eman0828]

@UCRhKSoV5cw33rMpuyeMOQ3A BS. BLS is full of dated info. They don't even mention any about DevOps or Cloud technology. There's a hell of a lot of DevOps and Cloud Engineer jobs ou there that don't even mention a degree in job postings at all x amount of experience. Infact Degree requirements are starting to go away as that's been going on in the past 5 years now. I don't have a degree myself and I'm not even on the Helo Desk as I work on a Tier 2 role about Help Desk.

[@josifus77]

I'm currently studying Computer Science and after watching your video, I plan on doing a minor in Cybersecurity. Thank you so much 😊

[@thatocyberspace]

I'm currently studying CS. But I want to specialize in Cyber Security.

[@dextermorgan7764]

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[@Bruisedknu3kles]

how’s that going?

[@SandraLucaVlogs]

happy sunday! :)

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

Thanks for Nahum this comparison. Your videos are super valuable

[@WithSandra]

Wow thank you so much for watching! :))

[@kimjongun1777]

It depends with the country. In some countries a CS degree and IT degree is one thing. It’s always important to check the curriculum at the school.

[@ivanparks2387]

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[@sumeet321]

You guys are awesome! Throughout your videos, you guys gave me a deep understanding between cybersecurity and software lol.. thank you guys!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much for watching Sumeet!😁😁

[@adriana61188]

I am majoring in IT in the fall and have little to no computer experience, do you have any advice on how to prepare myself for the fall?

[@josueabarca1913]

Same

[@Ashley.CD24]

When I started in IT I was a complete beginner as well. It doesn’t hurt to start looking into and studying for your A+ certificate (which is a Comptia exam) this will teach you the beginner concepts for support, networking, and cyber security. The certificate will also help give you more credibility if you decide to apply for entry level roles. Then you can look into network+ or CCNA for a deeper dive into networking, and/or security+ for a deeper dive into cyber security. If you’re able to get A+, Network+, and/or Security+ it will help set you aside from other IT majors, and some companies even require you have at least one of these.

[@Ashley.CD24]

Of course this depends on which direction of IT you would like to go :)

[@Aleyda-Al]

@@Ashley.CD24hey were can one get this certificates?

[@zion6570]

i’m interested in cybersecurity but i’m also interested in software engineering, i am currently doing a computer science course but i’m not at university (i’m from the UK) which ones do you think would be the best if i’m someone who wants to do both ?

[@miahl4814]

I’m also in a similar boat.

[@miahl4814]

What did you eventually end up doing?

[@josueabarca1913]

What did you do ?

[@deejones6047]

You guys are great thanks for the advice.. I enjoy the personable tone that you guys take when you do videos together.

[@muhammadhanif9882]

Thanks very informative for me 😊

[@dirtyproxy]

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[@michaelklimowicz7497]

Hey Sandra! I was wondering if I could ask you about your online store actually? Is there a way I could contact you?

[@ZeryusXD]

"The more you apply the more rejection you will get" lol true

[@josueabarca1913]

I see you guys are from the DMV. I’m going to nova planning to transfer to George Mason but now in between in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or Computer Science

[@Angel__oxoxx]

I'd pick information technology; by the way which one are you going for?

[@jreamscape]

Seems like everyone and they grandma tryna 'break in cybersecurity' with no experience... I know now to not go that route

[@JDMorris81]

I was also trying to decide between CS and IT. What do you guys think of a BA in CS? Would it be less math than a BS and also allow me to include some IT courses?

[@KIRANS-GAMING]

Which pays more IT or CS?

[@noahyash3111]

hello, in your opinion, which is better between an IT degree or cyber security degree?

[@lexa7250]

Depends on what u want , cs is more for coding,ai, robotics And it, is more of cyber security, troubleshooting, ethical hacking and web/software design tho both can overlap

[@jibril2473]

Great video but I guess to sum it up: Get exp & certs!

[@MrGenoboss]

can you start with IT get the degree and practice math and then go for CS degree?

[@mr.cookie8904]

Yes, it is possible to start with an IT degree, gain practical experience in mathematics, and then pursue a CS degree to further enhance your knowledge and skills in computer science.

[@__Shun]

​@@mr.cookie8904 what about going for a masters in ai/ml with a bachelors in IT ,would that mix? my uni only offers Computing & IT, and BA in data science as bachelors so idk which route to go because i want to be an Ai/ML at the end,but willing to do SWE at the minimum.

[@swazidelisile]

I'm currently studying Bachelor of commerce in information and technology management 😊

[@Aleyda-Al]

Can you get into web developer with an IT degree? What’s certifications do I need?

[@Jason-sr2xf]

What do you think about MBA vs MS CS/MS IT?

[@mr.cookie8904]

The choice between an MBA and MS in CS/IT depends on your career goals; if you aim for leadership or management roles in tech companies, an MBA could be beneficial, while an MS in CS/IT is better for deepening technical expertise.

[@themob100]

All in one bundle with a track in cloud computing

[@hudunchi]

does anyone know what Business IT is caused I missed Computer sciencoes anyone know what Business IT is caused I missed Computer science and they recommended me to Business IT any help?

[@PeterMarlik]

Hi, does an IT career include coding?

[@mujtabasecond]

Yes

[@Aleyda-Al]

@@mujtabasecondwhat languages?

[@mujtabasecond]

@@Aleyda-Al depends on the university but mostly C++ and Python

[@voiyde5813]

Can you get a software developer job with an IT degree?

[@mr.cookie8904]

Yes, it is possible to obtain a software developer job with an IT degree, as the degree provides foundational knowledge and skills that are applicable to software development roles.

[@__Shun]

​@@mr.cookie8904 what about going for a masters in ai/ml with a bachelors in IT ,would that mix? my uni only offers Computing & IT, and data science as bachelors so idk which route to go because i want to be an Ai/ML at the end,but willing to do SWE at the minimum.

[@mr.cookie8904]

@@__Shun Yes, you can pursue a Master's in AI/ML with a Bachelor's in IT. The fundamental skills and knowledge gained from an IT degree, like programming, databases, and networks, can provide a strong foundation for understanding AI/ML concepts. To strengthen your preparation, consider taking additional courses or projects in math/statistics and programming, especially Python, which is commonly used in AI/ML.

[@__Shun]

@@mr.cookie8904 i hope so because i just dont want to get the computing & it degree and have my cv thrown in the bin just because it doesnt say "Computer science" even though the modules have a computer science pathway the 2nd year and software engineering the 3rd. thats why i was thinking of doing BA in data science instead since my uni offers it and the name is just more traditional and generalized,but not super interested in it.shits so stressing

[@okwudilichimaobi7380]

Hello Sandra, which to know if ethical hacking is same as cyber security engineering

[@mr.cookie8904]

While both are related, they're not the same; ethical hacking is a component of cybersecurity where professionals intentionally penetrate networks to find vulnerabilities, whereas cybersecurity engineering is broader and involves designing, implementing, and maintaining systems to protect against cyber threats.

[@afreenahmed-o7v]

hello guys, I saw your video and it is very helpful for me. But I have a question about Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design or Bachelor of Science in Information Science which is hard?

[@mr.cookie8904]

The difficulty of a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design versus a Bachelor of Science in Information Science can vary based on your personal strengths and interests, with the former emphasizing design and communication skills and the latter focusing more on technical aspects such as programming and data analysis.

[@hakunamatata4546]

Hey sandra, love from Pakistan❤️. I have done my bachelor's in computer science but i want to do masters in cyber security. I am confused if i should do MS in cyber security or computer science...

[@hakunamatata4546]

Need suggestions... I want to do MS from Germany.

[@Franko2Timez]

I think at that point you should just go with something more specialized which would be the cybersecurity masters

[@joseoswaldomartinezrodrigu154]

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[@melvinpatomendoza]

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[@monk9008]

Hey

[@WithSandra]

Hey thanks for watching @Monk 😁😁

[@balance555]

My school have a computer information science class but I can't find much information about it. One of the professors just say its a computer science degree but name different

[@WithSandra]

CIS and CS can be interchangeable in some schools, but usually CIS is a mix of CS and IS/IST (Info systems), usually CS is the most common for software engineering but IS/IT are great for other tech roles like IT, cybersecurity, etc. The names can definitely get confusing lol. 😅

[@shadoxstudio]

Thanks for sharing this. It was absolutely helpful 🤍🤍