Is An INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY degree WORTH IT?

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@mariak.copello5016]

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[@drshikaa]

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[@nouh3927]

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[@drshikaa]

Also like what do you do if you're bad at math, hahah. I feel like most of thr degrees that are "worth it" are somehow related to maths. What do the rest of us do? :(

[@rowanfreedson2431]

JOBS THAT ENABLE YOU TO MOVE ABROAD PLEASE

[@marksmith4892]

I think this is a very accurate analysis although I have a somewhat more favorable opinion about this profession as someone who used to be a CS major. Once upon a time, when I was young(er), the gulf was very wide between IT and the more hardcore math-intensive computer jobs like software engineer or computer science or electrical engineer because IT classes were more strictly about working with applications but having nothing to do with programming or math. These days, however, the IT skill set has been gravitating more and more toward the hardcore side of things. For example, you have to take a course in discrete math and go through the calculus sequence (I, II, & III) so whatever the demands are on IT people, they are increasing. Additionally, IT has become more and more and more integrated into every business as companies come to rely increasingly on computer systems for everything. Consequently, the demands for IT people have grown considerably and that trend will continue as evidenced by the incredible growth rate. So Shane is looking at the extant gap between IT and the more hardcore CS degrees but from my historical perspective that gap is narrowing. Oh and one final comment: because the curriculum is shifting more toward the hardcore, IT people must be paid more because IT is just a stepping stone or two away from retooling for the more rigorous CS professions. supply & demand.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing you opinion Mark

[@elishaakoson7509]

Yeah

[@calebwert1057]

Yeah

[@pt8077]

Agreed

[@blackswan7568]

If that's really the case, you might as well get a CS degree. The math is about the same, and the pay on average seems to be significantly higher.

[@therealmcgoy4968]

Just to note something that IT is different than software development. SD is more like a form of engineering and IT is a bit more hands on (almost more like a trade). Both of these fields compliment the other in the sense of being computer related but IT is a lot more than just computers.

[@lemonstrangler]

but software dev is a major, not a degree

[@g.v.m7935]

For example the international title for my studie is Information Technology the native title directly translated is Informatica/software engineering which is way more accurated as it focuses on software engineering and partly the science behind informatic concepts and computers. But it in the core its highly focused on writing code for 75% of my semesters. So IT for me is not same than alot of other studies in the Netherlands wit the same title. Some only have programming in year 1 with just python. We have in all years and from year 2 you always make the fullstack for the application including ci/cd and workenvironment setup. I Had several programming/scripting languages such as PHP, Java, C#, Kotlin, Javascript and some others I had used to automate and structure testing reports which were free and easy to use with the JMeter testing tool. So it depends, but to be honest I dont think the international title for my study is very specific and should be worded differently.

[@JosieVanDeKer]

I am only 15 classes from a BS in Business with a Certificate in Advanced Cybersecurity. Single mom changing my entire life!

[@localmilfchaser6938]

How long did it take you? Wow. Nice

[@shooklogan7152]

You made it!

[@TheWealthPrince]

We are waiting on those Finance degree reviews!! Especially since everywhere you look it seems no one truly know's enough about money!

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@TheWealthPrince]

@@ShaneHummus Thank you!

[@uyninh0404]

I’m a freshman going for IT, I’m glad it’s good. Keep it up with the great videos!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks! Good luck

[@lxtri8968]

Hey, how is IT going with you?

[@voengi]

yeah i’m curious how’s IT going ?

[@dumbdoomer1833]

Update?

[@karuchie]

Update my man?

[@yakubyusef3123]

I'm happy to hear that , because I'm graduating after one week, and I decided to study bachelor IT in the university, thank you for the high quality video 🙏

[@SCPInfinityo]

Good luck, I’m likely going to go for a full 5 total years, and complete a masters degree

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Did you manage to get a job?

[@redjinn999devil2]

I am stuck I can go and do a IT degree but at the same time you can just learn it from KZbin so should I do bachelors in business as a back up and learn IT and do freelance?

[@BLAZ6]

Are you doing masters right now my friend @@SCPInfinityo

[@geensjc]

Studying IT next semester. Glad I watched this. Thank you!!

[@Ricardo.RZ91]

Are you going to an IT school or college?

[@kadershirazi5015]

R u satisfied with?

[@mphojkubayi7127]

How is it so far?

[@CampingNstuff]

Aaaannnndddddd he dropped out

[@turbo9885]

when is graduation

[@afeef2152]

Worth if you spent your college days to grows your community or networking, you learn things, you meet new people, and you learn together with people, it's somewhat necessary beside your technical skills in IT or as developers

[@josebustos2707]

you're coming in clutch with all this important info

[@Daniel-qd5io]

@Shane Hummus I am grateful for the fact that you uploaded this video. I am grateful of that.

[@amin1mrx965]

This video really encouraged me to have IT as my first option for my high school, now ik that this is a safe choise to take for my future.

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck!

[@pasqualerossi6052]

Finding that sweet spot between a degree that isn’t too specific but neither is too broad. That might be a cool video?

[@ShaneHummus]

Brilliant idea. I might consider that

[@Stoicstarot]

Very informative, you cleared a lot for me! I feel a degree in technology is best bc of the demand. I am also really great at technology and learning new things quickly. I am quite versatile

[@billn.1318]

A degree in technology will serve you well and will look good on an HR checklist for employment. I took the route of getting certifications, took a certificate program at a state community college, got a job, worked for several years and have a high salary. No degree. Went back to community college to get a formal education validation so I got the degree. But during the whole program in school, they teach you the surface levels of technology, switching, vlans, networking etc... but your practical starts during an internship. Needless to say, it was an easy grab as I knew the rest of the stuff but I got more information from the degree program than what I have learned in the "streets" and the degree teaches you a formal path to why IT is an important career path.

[@Stoicstarot]

@@billn.1318 I ended up switching my major to graphic design. Would rather go the certificate route than college, ik they have certifications online. they just had me taking unnecessary bs as a CI major but that’s college for you.

[@Hproawesome]

Is one of those field that is so important to business as well as for school, health care, government agencies and other that it will never go away soon because technology is what makes our lives better. Back then there were no internet and look how it shaped ours lives. IT job is good.👍🏻

[@giovananaiara6697]

Yaasssss thats what I needed! Thank you so much, high quality video!

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you liked it!!

[@PatoAboagye]

Graduated in IT degree and now working as cybersecurity analyst

[@Zen77741]

This is my goal one day:,)

[@michaelscott5962]

Literally my goal and I graduate in march with CySA+, CompTIA trifecta, and TryHackMe SOC analyst 1 certs. Did u have prior experience or was the IT degree perhaps with some certs enough?

[@jondough2866]

An IT degree is basically an HR checklist. Certs are king and with a security clearance you have job security.

[@nathanjualin2118]

%100 agree

[@lemonstrangler]

wdym hr checklist

[@billn.1318]

I agree! Common to find that most experienced folks with no degree but have certs are superior in knowledge and skill to that someone who is above you that has an IT degree but only does management work but has sour IT skills and gets paid more than you. Needless to say, IT degree is an HR checklist to obtain manager or "director" positions. But I find that most organizations don't really know how to hire IT with a degree. I cannot tell you how many organizations that have hired someone who has an IT degree but their skillset is subpar or just not caught up with the latest and greates and have only done "directing" IT but no practical skills whatsover when it comes to hands on configuring firewalls, switches, vlans but is good at designing wifi access points placements and effective at getting the best price on an access point with the right vendor then just hand that off to a tech below you and have them configure it. There are organizations that hire IT degree folks who performed horridly and were dismissed due to their lack of knowledge of todays tech and it make them less efficient and more vulnerable. I would rather hire an IT Manager who has no degree but has 15 years of experience with current certifications that are certified to service, maintain and configure devices that are managed and used by company they work for. That person would also have a relative knowledge of todays tech vs someone who earned an IT degree who knows nothing about practical IT. Big difference.

[@emXietyy]

hey Jon ! What certs?

[@nadirzenith1298]

What things would make you fail a security clearance?

[@brooklynboyzfixedgearpov9867]

Can’t wait to change my life with a IT degree, technology is meant for me 🙌🏻

[@lemonstrangler]

i dropped out of IT and now im thinking of maybe coming back

[@michaelomale1975]

@@lemonstrangler But why did you drop out

[@edit11]

lets goo! just going to start school this month!

[@brooklynboyzfixedgearpov9867]

@@edit11 I got into a intern position & all they got me doing is updating google chrome books

[@pilot4910]

@@brooklynboyzfixedgearpov9867 whats the pay like

[@jahhaj1020]

Tier list for degree programs that end with the word "studies"

[@ShaneHummus]

Haha I might make one.. Great idea

[@devinotero1798]

All F tier

[@jahhaj1020]

@@devinotero1798 dont forget aerospace studies tho that ones actually really good

[@jonathanrudy7]

@@devinotero1798 lmao

[@maxvilsaint8680]

I have a degree in communication studies, which is why I’m watching this video lol

[@lr59883]

I never finished my degree, worked in IT roles for 8 years, and I ended up as an IT Systems Engineer at a manufacturer. All by experience and certifications. 75k salary. In my opinion, no, you don't need it. I lost my job last year due to the pandemic situation. I actually started college again in an Engineering degree. It is what I really wanted to do.

[@XiiMiiWiin]

Genuinely asking, what caused you to lose it? I thought an IT job would be more stable.

[@skyisthelimit1898]

It’s not, I got laid off a month before the lockdown happened. That’s why I’m debating on either majoring in IT or accounting major.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

So IT degree is not worth it? What about computer science? I am planning to switch from cs to it due to math which i am not good enough tbh i rate myself 7/10 with worst 5-6/10. Coding might not be the best too. Idk what to do and go man.

[@richardsalazarzm4425]

@@olympic-ass-eater I’m on the same situation, actually just doing my research about CIS, is it worth or not?

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@richardsalazarzm4425 idk. Some jobs around my area don't require the degree at all and pay is low.

[@markdav90]

I'm starting my Master's degree in IT in a month and this video covered everything I needed to know. Your content is very good keep it up!

[@ShaneHummus]

Best of luck!

[@StoicKujo]

What made you decide to go for your master's?

[@jordyntap562]

Would you say an IT degree is worth it? I’m thinking about doing it

[@kveldulfpride]

I’m in the industry and I have no idea how someone with a fresh masters with no solid experience would fit in. Maybe a junior coder.

[@introvertdude99]

@@jordyntap562 not necessarily, get your certifications,

[@gewtz]

I love business administration and I also strongly like IT. Salary is litterally the same. I am considering going for business administration fully focusing on finance. Thank you for the videos!!!!!!

[@ShaneHummus]

You got it!

[@christophershanklin112]

Why not study information systems

[@metaltriops5957]

In my College theres is a combination of both and its called Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Major in Computer Application/IT

[@jeremyutama2092]

Hahaha, somehow i found you have the same thought as i have. Cheers mate and goodluck 🍻🍻🍻

[@luisenriquez4577]

Yeah at the end of the day all tech degrees need a business admin guiding them. I am more technical than my boss but he knows how to manage projects.

[@antoleo2]

You should make a video about cyber security and cloud computing, these areas are the IT areas that have the highest demand these days.

[@ShaneHummus]

Noted Xion

[@XxBlackCashxX]

@@ShaneHummus yeah it would be great, I am thinking of getting into one of these subjects for my masters

[@Hamza_Aziz]

Im doing an internship near DC fo cybersecurity! Definetly Cybersecurity is going to exploded within the next 4 to 5 years!

[@anthonygalbo9348]

Hi again Shane! Loved the video! After watching “is a Computer science degree worth it?” Video. 9.425 out of 10 vs 8.625 puts CS slightly ahead. I know you’ll get some haters will think you’re being too redundant, but I personally would appreciate a video of “I.T vs computer science” Even though you have 2 separate videos on it. I am interested to hear your thoughts on them both compared in one video! Cheers! Thanks for all that you do man! 🍻

[@ShaneHummus]

I'll see what I could do Anthony

[@mechanicaltypewriteroperat9885]

CS is much more superior the thing is if they are in another industry they really do not know the exact subprocesses, schematics, cross-referencing, legal lookup, and etc of an actual user who are used to reading, writing, calculating sector specific information by hand and/or other non-computer like machinery. As someone that have been in the middle I have seen users hiding their trade and exact process and logic because they know they are being automated. Funny sometimes they blame tech because its wrong but actually they never disclose the advance logic stuff at those special meetings.😂😂😂😂🤣

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

@@mechanicaltypewriteroperat9885 I once interviewed at a siding and windows company for a data entry position while attending school. They said they had a software developer who locked all their systems until he got a raise and they wanted me to change my major to CS and then fix the problems so they could fire the dev. My jaw must have hit the floor.

[@joaocarlos78]

if your doing it for the money think twice because in general IT pays quite alright, alot of people choose programming because quite well paid, but make sure you think twice because working 8h per day for 120k per year in something you dont like might be miserable while making 60/70k per year in something you enjoy eavry day can make you happy, alot of people tend to forget this fact

[@zuniani_thebmb5693]

We are here for money I don’t care about my happiness coz if I have money I’m gonna be happy 😂😂

[@andrive]

​@@zuniani_thebmb5693 facts. Anyone who has worked minimum wage understands this

[@igtusmith]

this this this a million times this. Im going IT because i can see i would like it, even tho its less money on the pay scale... i think the jobs that would get me 120k i would b miserable, less sleep, worse for the soul, ill probably buy more things out of being unhappy and tryig to endlessly escape the misery..people really miss the mark there. Im glad someone else gets it!

[@joaocarlos78]

​@@zuniani_thebmb5693good luck with that buddy 😂

[@sherrisolomon8673]

​​All money isn't good money. Ask P Diddy's former employees.

[@slenny2453]

Over here in Europe it's pretty easy to pick up an apprenticeship on this stuff straight out of school, which makes the degree useless over here. Great video once again :D

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Slenny

[@therealmcgoy4968]

Here you need certifications to get a job but a degree is useful if you wish to enter management positions.

[@human_ark_]

Can we talk bro plz?

[@dariomladenovski7047]

a degree is never useless, people with degrees earn more money and also a degree can get you an interview

[@austinoz10]

I’m actually graduating with an IT degree in next week, guess I made a choice lol

[@toobad00]

do you have any certs that you got along the way? when?

[@urboss729]

How'd it go

[@jordyntap562]

I’m thinking about doing an IT degree is it worth it?

[@Jordan-oe4sl]

Was it worth it

[@Lukicha18]

It woth it?

[@zuniani_thebmb5693]

I want to do a bachelor degree in Information Technology and I think I’m gonna go ahead with that ❤ this vid really helped me get an understanding

[@josephruiz5041]

this actually helped me, I’m a senior in high school and I still don’t really know what I wanna do.

[@qhshv1339]

Me too! I felt the same way right

[@jordain4440]

Same

[@esteokahmed9969]

same

[@firasa60]

Im bouta start my sophomore year in college and I still don’t know what I wanna do

[@rrfabi]

Same bro all these majors looks rlly stressful but it is what it is

[@reynaldocamillo7811]

Thanks dude all my doubt has gone I think I made the right choice in my college degree

[@corvusabaddon]

Yeah I'd agree that an IT degree is pretty flexible. The majority of Cybersecurity jobs are taken up by IT guys instead of Comp Sci majors which I'd say makes sense for most positions in Cybersecurity.

[@billn.1318]

I agree. I know a lot of senior IT folks with 10-15 years of experience who worked in managed IT and then moved on to studying and interning for cyber security jobs and had a better transition to that role as they understood computing already and have experience base fundamentals in security. They also have a hefty salary now too! Cybersecurity is the future. Since 1993.

[@nickqute1308]

Which is better IT(programming ) or IT (networking)? Or ICT?

[@doglover8178]

Awesome video bro! You talked about important points when choosing an IT degree

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you think so!

[@kveldulfpride]

If you are actually serious in getting in on IT, a degree might look good but it is not necessary. If you are wanting to be a good tech, you have to have a passion/discipline for it. You are not going to get good by adding just credentials. You gotta lab and do more than the guys who are minimalists. You gotta be a nerd on your off time. The amount of knowledge to know in just my field (networking) and get good at it is ridiculous. You don’t master something like this by touching on it in a class. Certs are a great way to keep you on the path. Do them. Keep them on your road map. At least that’s what it seems to me.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Where to do IT certs?

[@kveldulfpride]

@@olympic-ass-eater Pearson is a testing company (example) to get certs. Good luck. If you want the knowledge to get certified, then read related books, lab stuff, do flashcards that will be on the cert. know them cold and come back to them even after certified. Work at keeping knowledge than just passing a test. Good luck.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@kveldulfpride should i go electrical engineer or IT?

[@kveldulfpride]

@@olympic-ass-eater I believe electrical engineering (which is probably quite broad) is different - its not under what I'd classify as IT, where IT is: System admin, db admin, network admin, programming. R&D and teaching are also in the same situation as EE - that they require more academic focus. there might be some caveats but thats my take.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@kveldulfpride i am not good with coding and high level maths. Do you think I should go with IT or electrical engineer? My community college offer Electronic Engineering Technology AS.

[@nova22584]

I'm a woman lol trying to get into IT, taking the certification exams next week. I hope it goes well...

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck!

[@hiimabot8937]

Best of luck

[@justfun5472]

How it went ??

[@thinkaboutangel]

@@melissaplummer1259 11 years? how is it going?

[@sward96]

@@melissaplummer1259 wow that’s amazing! I currently work in healthcare and hate it. I’m looking into IT but Shane is right it’s very broad, I’m not sure what field to go into.

[@moazzammalik3843]

I like that analysis. I am actually in a process of completing my degree from SNHU in IT or CIS. One great thing is any time you work in any STEM related field, it asks for STEM degree. And Generally IT degree just fulfills that requirement and you can easily move around to different industries or jobs if you dont like your current one.

[@haxsz5035]

Thank you for clearing out what IT has to offer, been deciding whether to be in CS or IT course.

[@ShaneHummus]

Here's another one you should watch. Information Technology: Expectations vs. Reality kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGinc36wmJh9Y5o

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Which one did you go with?

[@jprogaminggd]

same

[@Mr.Miller9]

You can easily become a software engineer with an IT degree. Literally it’s the same as computer science in terms of what jobs you can get

[@1Star.Boy0]

But computer science is way more harder

[@master_b8985]

​@@1Star.Boy0You take same math classes

[@jondough2866]

Pay really only sucks the first year. With the right certs and security clearance, you can make 6 figures in 2 years.

[@HumbleWorldTraveler]

I hope Atlanta has an opportunity for a prior military person: have the IT degree but not the career while serving

[@evelyn-sg8zs]

Can you elaborate more on this? Sorry, I’m a junior in high school so I am pretty young still but I am interested in IT. What are certs and security clearance?

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

@@evelyn-sg8zs a cert is like you are certified in a set of skills, a security clearance means you have access to more sensitive info, meaning working on classified stuff

[@Punicia]

It is certainly one of the degrees of all time

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

One problem with saying that software developers make more money that IT is that it is possible for a software dev to be "done" with their work while IT will always have work to do due to entropy and human error. Yes, there will always need to be updates and maintenance, but IT can handle that. Once the code is written, the software devs need to figure out some other way to convince the company to keep paying them that premium tech salary and i have seen a range of ways they do this from complaining that some legacy system that works perfectly needs to be re-written from scratch in their preferred language all the way down to coding ransomware in their own systems. TL;DR eventually most dev jobs are going to dry up due to computers having perfect memories and outsourcing, so most devs in western countries will take a 100% pay cut eventually.

[@johnappleseed9290]

Great information! Currently working on my associates in CIT with a cybersecurity background

[@samanthalouisecastro4650]

My favorite channel has done it again. You really have valuable content Shane! ❤

[@ShaneHummus]

Thank You

[@MaryAnnAmbos]

Thank you for spending your time to share a IT's background .Keep it up, Bro!

[@leiannemariano7563]

about to enroll Getting IT course Today!😊registration today is open😊so lucky to watch this video so helpful😊

[@shiningfilmzph]

How'd it go?

[@FINN-em1sv]

hye, how was life after all these years?

[@meranrzgar5711]

When I was 16 year I love IT when I was 18 I like to become law department but I'm going to IT know I'm in IT I want to learn cyber security because I love watch dogs 😅

[@SithGod]

Cybersecurity Engineer Software engineer Data Scientist The information Technology degree that’s accredited can do it all .

[@monchelsolomon7473]

Hi do my degree will be in information technology and cyber security… will that cover the others you listed ?

[@SithGod]

@@monchelsolomon7473 Yes . Knowing the basics and then advancing is the best way to truly understand Security. Information Technology Degree is better then Computer Science for actually understanding Cybersecurity and having the Practicality to handle different situations

[@zwgamingzz5160]

​@@SithGodI'm going for Information Technology Diploma, however many people said AI is taking over lol, should i change to courses like engineering or aerospace? I'm worried genuinely

[@Michael-gs8og]

​@@zwgamingzz5160Don't listen to those people. They don't understand how AI actually works, lol.

[@zwgamingzz5160]

@@Michael-gs8og i'on know bro, i wanna make tons of money and live a good life but seeing this, i am not sure if i shld pursue very skilled course like it, currently waiting for my college so yh

[@arushh42]

Sir could you tell the differences between IT and a Computer Science course? In terms of what one is taught and the value of what he's taught

[@yrnkevinsmithC-137]

I'd also like to know

[@Delbzy]

CS is mathematics and IT is not as math intense

[@TuggzDem]

Everyone keeps saying you don’t need a degree for IT but all the jobs I look at for IT has 4 year bachelors as a requirement. Where are you guys find long job that doesn’t require degrees?

[@devin5070]

I think for a company to want to take a chance with someone that does not have a degree, you need to have a lot of good experience and certifications. If a degree is in an option for you then I suggest you start getting good work experience and get as decked out in certs as you can.

[@davidnorthern4257]

If your looking at indeed. Or some online forum it’s a load of crap. Just search up IT jobs and apply if you have the right certifications. The jobs only put that online, but hardly ever care. Most guys I work with barley passed highschool but are making 100-250k a year.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@davidnorthern4257 can i apply it with no experience?

[@Michael-gs8og]

​@@davidnorthern4257A degree is a PLUS, though.

[@ThisisDaniel]

Interesting video, I'm living vicariously through these alternate ideas presented, good stuff 😀

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you like them!

[@Eastern-Ivan]

IT is the best 🔥 let's go boyyyyyys!!! Without us they can write letters to each other like in 1865.

[@Lao_Zi_369]

what an amazing and informative review. i been torn between software engineering or IT and this really help me figure it out, thanks mate.

[@Matthew-qu4qn]

What did you go for

[@VS-mn4tv]

You deserve more subscribers !!!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thank you!

[@anthonygalbo9348]

It’s funny Shane, at my University (University of central Florida) the department of Computer science issues a “Foundations examination” only for Computer science students only. This exam is issued every semester and it tests basic data structures and algorithm analysis questions. The exam is so difficult that the pass rate and class average is about 50%. This is also a (three strike and you’re out) kind of exam where the university forces you to switch majors after 3 failed attempts. A lot of students switch to I.T because the curriculum is so closely related. But CS students that failed this exam, a lot of them consider I.T to be a “downgrade” because of their 3 failed attempts at the exam. IT at UCF does not make you take a placement exam that weeds out the students. So for you to rank this major at S Teir in your previous video is crazy! I was fortunate enough to pass this exam on my 4th and final attempt (i had an extra attempt due to COVID) So i got extremely lucky 🍀 Love the content! Can’t wait to watch the video! Congrats on 100k Shane 😁

[@ShaneHummus]

I could imagine the headache you get with that exam 😂 Anyway, thanks for sharing that Anthony. Congratz to you!

[@ABLuna712]

that is so strange that they would academically gatekeep comp sci when there is such a huge demand for software engineers and other tech professionals in the job market

[@anthonygalbo9348]

@@ABLuna712 Thank you Alyssa! That’s what a relative of mine said! They issued this exam in 1998 because some senior level CS professors were complaining that Students were having a hard time keeping up with basic fundamental CS topics. So they say that ever since this exam took place in 1998 it has been “A success ever since”. 🙄 I honestly feel bad because many students unfortunately don’t pass after 3 attempts, and i know 2 colleagues that had to switch majors. One colleague switched to computer engineering after 3 failed attempts. Another friend of mined switched to I.T because he attempted it twice and thought he had absolutely no chance on the third attempt. Those 2 are many examples where these students barley don’t make it! But they do know the material though so its a shame 😞

[@JesusLopez-yu5ff]

Thanks for sharing, I was looking into transferring either to UCF, USF, or FIU for Computer Science. But I don’t like how they force you at UCF to pass an exam like that with little experience as a student going into the field.

[@anthonygalbo9348]

@@JesusLopez-yu5ff Yes I would steer clear of UCF based on the Foundation exam, however I believe from what i read from certain sources online that UCF is a little bit of a better CS program than USF and FIU, Sorry i wasn't specific enough, you take the exam after you take Computer Science 1 or (COP 3502) once you pass with a C or better in that class, then you have 3 attempts to take the exam, which is every semester after you take CS1. Good Luck to your decision and the rest of your CS major regardless of where you transfer to. You really cant go wrong with the institution you choose. Its more so experience for employers (as you probably have heard LOL) if you would like to read about UCF computer science BS program (scroll all the way to the bottom about the foundations exam (hope this helps)... www.cs.ucf.edu/computer-science/

[@Ace_of_Four]

Welp the more we know... Currently deciding whether to accept my acceptance letter into information technology b.s or change the course later on....

[@TheBoringITCourse]

Good job!

[@syerwaleed7590]

since your doing a 30 day challenge I think a lawyer vs medical doctor video would be fun especially nce they are the classics haha. I know its saturated but I would love too see a video like that

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your suggestion

[@shubhamsaini-07]

I am on 30 day 30 likes and 30 comments challange!! Full power to you !!

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck!

[@yuyuyaya9140]

Ty for such great information !

[@jeopardy60611]

The problem with any technology career is that the powers that be have unreasonable expectations of the professionals they hire that are not in line with what the employee can actually do.

[@robertmoncriefglockrock8957]

Nice Video! I appreciate it

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

To each their own, i have no degree, make over 6 figures and have no student loans to pay back.. that was my choice.. I have my days where i wonder what the parties were like, the women, and the dorm life.. but.. having a home, family, and porsche is nice too..

[@daydreamer881]

Give me game

[@VLou-tw4ee]

@@daydreamer881me too lmao

[@VLou-tw4ee]

Yall hiring?? 👀

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

@@VLou-tw4ee actually, yes..

[@RJGodson]

Great video‼️🔥

[@hiempsaloezalcesen4174]

Hey Shane 👋 You should make a video about IT degree Vs certifications

[@vector_vector__]

But what's the difference? Plz explain bruh

[@porkfriedrice2675]

thank you for the info

[@keyonsimms8269]

I'm personally looking to get my associate's degree in IT I got my Professional Google IT support certificate from Coursera in 2023 . I couldn't really find entry level work not necessarily because don't have enough education I just don't have enough collegiate experience in the field so I feel like school might be a great opportunity for my future career in tech 💯

[@jorgesrojas5295]

Hell yeah! Great video

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks

[@g00din]

I’m about start my 5th college semester and I’m thinking about changing my major to C.I.T. just because computers have always fascinated me, although I don’t know anything about computers (other than using them) I think I’d really like to try it out.

[@pbnj0]

i’m in the same boat, i don’t know anything about computers but they interest me enough to consider IT lol. good luck wherever you end up! 👍🏻

[@olympic-ass-eater]

@@pbnj0 what do u end up with?

[@pbnj0]

@@olympic-ass-eater it’s only been a month lmao but i don’t think i’ll pursue it because i found out it takes a lot of socializing so it’s not a good fit for me unfortunately

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

I needed to see this video. Thought I was in a dead end field. How’s the work life balance of IT in general?

[@Iheartthecrew]

It depends. Will you be working for a big company or small company? Does your company run 24/7 such as a hospital or is for your local city where everything closes at 5pm? It can consume your life if you are not careful. Work at a hospital and you might have to be on call if something breaks.. After all, hospitals are open 24/7

[@skywickgaming2193]

Thank you so much for this video... It has helped a lot

[@merdimavinga3854]

Hello! Your videos really inspire me, especially as I’m willing to go to the university. I really want to know the difference between “Computer science and Information Technology” and which one requires heavy maths on it. If you don’t mind to do a video about it or just to explain it here by comments reply for me please. Thank you !:)

[@mbongenindlovu2795]

Computer Science requires way more math skills than IT. Trust me I did a bachelors in IT and a masters in CS.

[@vector_vector__]

@@mbongenindlovu2795 I'm actually bad at maths even in my school in get like 60-50 marks out of 100 . Do think I can survive in CS and get Certification if I try. and how long did it take to get IT Degree?

[@officialasim6772]

@@mbongenindlovu2795 I was thinking of going the same route, how did the employers respond to your resume?

[@thespiderexterminator2683]

Hey man! Good job surviving the December grind. Love all of your videos.

[@ShaneHummus]

Hey, thanks!

[@mawdaqagubbe]

Thank you teacher

[@miaomiao07]

Nice video Shane !

[@ShaneHummus]

Thank You!

[@xsuperbmentality]

Certs and security clearances increase the pay significantly

[@damonfietek4488]

Starting an associates degree for Information technology security next week. Wish me luck I hope it’s worth it 😭😭🙏

[@jedmoody1649]

How is it going ?

[@thinkboutdat]

How is it going

[@foodliker6277]

The part where you say that you can get certifications and Entry level jobs and work your way up. That can go for a lot of degrees not just IT. Such as CS,Finance, electrical eng and most business degrees

[@Obito_17-52]

@adamkhan4451IT certs are more important than IT degree ?

[@chestydevildonut6550]

Good stuff Shane you make papado proud baby boy

[@luz1133]

That's good your high quality video for IT

[@chucktown2266]

Great video I’m majoring in this

[@gigachadspittinfacts6358]

Hi

[@amanjotkaur4753]

I have one question. I'll be a freshman this fall. And i have applied undecided and i might choose classes according to IT. Im not really good at computers yet. I haven't done programming stuff. Will they start from the very beginning?

[@JonYugen]

@@amanjotkaur4753 Yes, trust me, they will start from the VERY beginning. Especially with programming, there is a lot of basics to learn with programming. The classes after that will be mainly about applying those basics and so on. Go at your own pace, USE GOOGLE and ask questions. In the programming field, you're not expected to remember everything, any professor will probably tell you that, there is just way too much to remember. Also, don't feel bad for yourself if others in the class know more than you, it's bound to happen and usually always does.

[@amanjotkaur4753]

@@JonYugen yes...i really want to do something that is practical and on which i can improve on eventually...one of my frnds said this too that is really common that another students might be really good at it...and not to compare with them....and I've heard that there are alot of online resources for this field...i hope i just go with this....thank you so much for your time.

[@NeilAcharya156]

I have to write a 1 to 2 page essay about a small business for my IT class! It’s due on Monday.

[@Loki_1-]

Good luck 😊❤️

[@RankinHalo]

Can u send it to me i wanna copy for my class

[@gregbarkhamjr4308]

My issue is what I’m provided with. I want to be a software engineer, but I have to do online schooling. So I’m doing a CIT degree online at a university in my state. I’m afraid I’m not going to get anything out of my degree. I’m going to graduate and never be able to use it because I’ve majored in CIT and not CS.

[@zoey5104]

Many tech companies doesn't really care about your degree, even math fresh graduate can still be software engineer. Even, most of IT graduates in my country become software engineer and data scientist. It's all depend of your skills since CS and IT major overlap a lot at least in my country.

[@Rosierose8569]

@@zoey5104 are you living in the U.S? I'm curious

[@blackswan7568]

I almost feel that if you want an IT degree, you should just get an associate's degree (many community colleges offer this). For a bachelor's, I would probably go for a CIS/MIS degree over an IT degree. But that's just my opinion🙂

[@TheTomato90]

That’s what I’m doing you should be good to go base off the degree and experience

[@slammeriversondougherty2689]

Yeah that’s what I’m doing too it in community

[@linksyad6392]

Can I do an associate degree in IT and transfer my credit to CS in a university can I do that?

[@psychedelictacos9118]

This I.T. degree analysis doesn't really describe the I.T. degree I do. All my units are pretty much programming units. I do no networking or system admin stuff. Although you can choose a networking minor to be CISCO certified if you wish. Like, look at what units the University teaches because I don't think anyone in my cohort plans on becoming a system admin, most want to be a developer of some sort which offers web and mobile development.

[@ZBooneBeats]

Thank you!

[@JesusLopez-yu5ff]

You are so clutch Shane! 🏆

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks

[@zinaverde5577]

I’m thinking of double majoring with IT and cyber security since I’m too far into IT to switch to cyber security

[@beaveramenzell5450]

How about a tier list on rare psychological occupations? Forensics Psychologists? Neuropsychologists? Behavioral? Experimental?, etc.

[@sundigest1121]

great video very helpful

[@John-LincolThelusmeCezar]

It's in my bucket list, studying IT.

[@chariden9587]

Thank you, it was useful. My brother wants to major in IT

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinn914]

I dont know why but it always grinds my gears when people pronounce niche as "nich" haha Great video though, helped a lot!

[@davidlakhter]

great video!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks!

[@homegrowingtv7473]

I’m not a fan of school but i had to join BIT and I hope it will be worth it 🙏

[@giftfromyoutube]

Thank you Sir.

[@billn.1318]

Like what everyone said, IT degree is an HR checklist. Nothing more aside from if you are a corporation or a well funded organization and you require your IT professionals (or IT Director) to have an IT degree before you even step into that door for an interview. But as an owner of an IT company, I interview based on experience and the details of their practical skills and people skills. If you have the experience and our tests shows you are what you say you are, then I will most likely hire you vs someone with an IT degree from 2006 but has no practical skills and not up to date on new technology that we, as a company, use as standardizations of products that we provide and support our customers. Tech skills can be taught to anyone but you cannot teach people skills. IT is in the middle ground between experience, certs and degree. I have hired folks who never took certs but received training and education from our vendors and are "certified" withi the vendor ranks. We dont use cisco so what is a cisco ccna certification worth to me? Well, CCNA covers the best information of handling switches and firewalls but we dont use Cisco. So I know you are certified in networking and confident you know your way around the equipment but these are not cisco devices. Most of my employees had carried certs but experienced but we do promote incestives on certifications and microsoft certifications and also VMWare certs are sought after because its a benefit to our company and also we get discounts from those vendors if I have folks who are certified. I can cover a lot on why certs beats degrees but it is an HR checklist. If you are experienced and applying for IT Manager position but no degree (though it says it is or preferred), nothing is stopping you from applying. Show them what you are made of and show the value you can bring and don't showcase how much you know and don't puff your chest like you are the king of IT and all hail the knowledgeable. I am looking for results and making sure goals are met and things are documented with our clients. The type of people I do not hire are IT professionals who are conceited about their skillsets, works as a lone wolf and does not collaborate or share information with the team. I have seen those folks fail.

[@Ceannadach]

I wish more owners were like you, willing to give people a chance, or not hire based on a degree alone. Unfortunately, we live in an era where everyone wants someone with a degree; even if it’s useless. However, I do see an IT degree as a plus. Outside of debt, it’s not a bad investment. Mid career salaries are phenomenal for a man/woman who likes the field and can hang with it.

[@johnnykid6014]

@ShaneHummus can u please inform us about side jobs that will benefit is while studying and as a way to gain experience in this field

[@snap-vo6pp]

the demand also depends on the country you are located...

[@allbetsin]

I find it amazing people can complain about a boring job that pays a lot of money that you’re good at. Yet not satisfied, and majority of country struggling to make more than 30k in 2 years. Circumstances I guess

[@Cipher6i8]

Right now I'm on track for doing a management information systems degree with an emphasis in information technology.

[@sosatyb2266]

How is it