IT or Computer Science (CORRECT ANSWER INSIDE 😉)

[@JoshMadakor]

🔒 Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + INTERNSHIP 🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber

[@mujtabasecond]

I think IT is alot better because you can break into both software development and Cybersecurity, IT degree is more practical and relatively easier than CS which not just makes it fun to learn but is also very valuable in the future, not mentioning that you have higher chance of being employed with an IT degree

[@kenjiro310]

I have been in IT for 20yrs working in help desk, desktop support, Noc Engineer.....then Software Development while working on a CS Degree........Now working in Azure Support Engineer role after starting my journey in AWS........totally did not expect to land the role i did but watching your videos inspired me to keep pushing forward.

[@JoshMadakor]

This is fantastic, congrats on the hard work. Also thanks for letting me know 🥺

[@Korinthian]

Been watching your videos for awhile now and they’ve been very helpful. I’m recently laid off from working a Tier 2 Tech at an MSP, and it has been an incredible struggle trying to land a new job. I’ve updated my resume, I’ve been taking a 100 Days of Python alongside Google’s Cybersecurity cert program, and I’m hoping to increase my employability dramatically when those are done. That being said, after 9 months of being unemployed, 20-40 applications a week, and nothing but rejection emails.. it’s rough. Still love your content and am always looking out for new videos. Thanks Josh!

[@Castelanu91]

Do you have a degree whether from wgu or anywhere else? Just wondering as you didn't say.. or if you are pursuing one

[@Korinthian]

@@Castelanu91 I do have a 4 year Bachelor’s but in an unrelated field.

[@neighbor1992]

Cyber lol Thank you for still creating videos. Only have 1 1/2 IT classes to go and nothing but electives for my degree! Getting one in IT does make me think about branching out (cybersecurity, cs, etc) but the tree helps make that decision

[@JoshMadakor]

That's awesome! Pre-congrats :)

[@k.lynnecollier7763]

I feel so much less clueless about the two paths. Thanks!

[@Chichiknows212]

Josh - so happy that your channel is growing ! The way you break down your content is top tier

[@JoshMadakor]

I appreciate that! 🥺

[@redpilljesus]

*S Tier

[@eggr1ce374]

I wish I saw this sooner. I am currently doing CS and am in way over my head. I am not enjoying the process and I need way more time to study the math. I am going to pivot now and just get my WGU IT degree so I at least have a BS. I will learn the math at my own pace, transfer credits, and then do CS. Thank you for this advice 🙏

[@dmarsh]

im about to graduate in BSCS. i've passed all my coding and math but I just don't love it and don't see myself doing it all day. i like to hear that i have options!

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome, congrats on picking the CS degree and sticking it out!

[@comedicpuppy]

Love love love, your concise breakdown of this.. it can be applied in many ways and not just between IT and Compsci, but cyber and SWE as well. I just hit my 90 day mark at my MSP job, and while I love helping people and solving problems, I kinda hate being married to the phone 😁😁😁. Using your flow chart, I can kind of draw conclusions to formulate a plan for my next steps going forward in my IT plan

[@opmwdd]

Thank you for all the "cyber" info, I have an IT degree although good a math. It didn't hurt my career

[@whatchyagonnado]

I appreciate watching your CYBER videos (lol). I've been able to send them to people I know looking into tech. I opted away from computer science because of the math, but I am about to finish my WGU BSCIA as a complete noob to IT with no transfer credits other than academy while working full time. I'd be happy to share my experiences!

[@JoshMadakor]

God this edit is on point 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheHarrisal21]

Sounds like IT would be more beneficial with certs for me. I already have some networking experience through controls engineering dealing with workstations, servers, and switches and was looking to pivot into network engineering or cyber security. Saw alot of people saying do Comp Science but it seemed to me that all the CS programs I saw were tailored to making programmers but the IT program gave me everything for networking and can pick cyber courses.

[@beyonderaatrox1670]

Ended up choosing the BS in ITM at WGU. Its definitely the fastest degree, and i think itll be great for someone like me with good work experience and just need to check a box. Supplementing with certs such as google Cyber security and plan on doing the CISA level stuff afterwards. Cheers!

[@DerrickJLive]

You have helped my journey in cyber security immensely

[@aristotelisp3667]

CYBER cool! Computer Science is tough as you described it. I'm in my final year to get my Bachelor's Degree and it has been a journey.

[@__jazzykins__]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m very excited in pursuing my degree in IT!

[@isaace.2216]

CYBER This really could not have come at a better time for the new year! Found a way to attend WGU starting January and have had some time to mull over degree paths. The most viable for me right now seems to be IT or Software Engineering. Thanks for the additional perspective, that building analogy is crazy good!

[@infurnucide]

How do you end up making videos about the exact dilemma I am struggling with? Literally just sat on my couch half an hour ago pondering this exact crisis... THANK YOU.

[@Valkyri]

CYBER Wish there was a mix between the 2 for a degree! Graduated with a Degree in Cyber & Information Assurance. Plenty of certs I picked up, but some additional CS courses would be great! Good thing the internet as plenty of free online resources to learn, thanks for sharing!

[@tinongnjong1305]

Started college in the pandemic online in CS, literally new nothing about CS not to mention the programming languages 😅. Then first programming language was JAVA 😂. Ended up switching Majors to IT and now seeing your video is just all what I had imagined before watching it

[@Castelanu91]

What did you ended up pursuing if you don't mind me asking..

[@tinongnjong1305]

IT, towards Web development/front-end​@@Castelanu91

[@PluPerfective]

Video quality improving every other week 👏🏾 , back ground and the b rolls , shout out to editor too. Maybe a 3rd light to separate you from the background more.

[@MrBoydgo]

I noticed that too. ❤ it.

[@harran9962]

Been following Josh for a while, good content.

[@MrBoydgo]

I concur.

[@donottech]

Thanks for all the awesome contents my friend. Keep making headlines with the channel. CYBER

[@SakuraWulf]

This is the best video i've seen that compares CS and IT degrees. My answers are no for all of the branches, but that's exactly why I want to do CS. The reality is that you can make six figures without a degree, regardless. The question is why are you looking at getting a degree.

[@curwenarthurs6901]

Great topic of discussion. I was actually just researching a computer science masters degree but was thinking of a machine learning specialization. Don't really need it for CYBER but I covet it just like Josh did. 😅

[@shirazmarcel]

Kudos on the subject on CYBER SECURITY. Glad all is well and hope the channel keeps on gaining in popularity!

[@matt_milack]

I'm in love with Linux, networking, servers, databases and hardware and I have 0 interests in development and software engineering. The problem is, in part of world I live in it's pretty easy to find a job as a developer/software engineer and it's very hard to find a job as a sysadmin/network admin/anything in cybersecurity. So the struggle is real!!

[@kwanelekhumalo]

Cyber! This is how I made my decision in moving to cybersecurity degree at (guess where) WGU haha. I'm already familiar with programming and made a decision to focus on security in tech and web app security. This video just confirmed my decision!

[@larrytravis]

Consider all the hard work you put into the channel, you deserved more subs! Love your insight on CYBER

[@Geomaverick124]

CYBER LOL I am actually one of those people that like math...But it's difficult to devote time to a Computer Science degree when you have small kids. I remember my wife getting hers and she was telling me how delirious she was when she had to get past the DS / ALGO classes. She actually passed one of them off of a technicality...the professor said I don't care how you solve this block of code, just make it print...so my wife just commented out the whole block with the exception of the print function and passed the class lol Eventually, I will get my degree though it will probably be in Software Engineering.

[@kees7862]

Haha, I wish my Professor could try this.

[@MrBoydgo]

I love ❤ the print(), and the try-except. They definitely save lives.

[@28cthedestroyer]

Thanks for the IT Course, it was great!! CYBER

[@MahdiTohidi1]

Just wrapped up my CYBER resume with your vids. Looking at mass applying real soon after picking up the CySA+

[@levonmk3806]

CYBER. Love your videos Josh, started taking coursecareers about a month ago and I'm loving the lab portion. Can't wait to start my first day in IT.

[@HeyJaredHowYaDoin]

What an awesome CYBER video! Always great content coming from you.

[@k-STL-2023-zk6wx]

Love the Decision tree! At the start was little worried when saying golden standard yeah but practical so love the tree and more in depth. CYBER

[@Geomaverick124]

CYBER Love your animations bro. The transitions have gotten so much better :)

[@Trihope]

Love your videos and learning more about CYBER SECURITY

[@itsjackit]

Hey! I am currently working towards my BS in IT planning to get into CYBERsecurity, and your videos are a fantastic resource! I will also be studying abroad this upcoming summer in Osaka and I am potentially thinking about heading there after college as well! Your content is only getting better, keep up the great work!

[@Essahali81]

I’ve wanted a Career in cyber security for a few years now Great video!

[@keanu3260]

What about a degree of cyber security vs computer science? need a decision tree for that added into it! lol I really like coding I've always done it on the side as a passion hobby I'm not sure if I should go for computer science, software engineer or cyber security. My favorite thing is to automate and problem solve I'm interested in cyber as well if I could incorporate the coding aspect into cyber, not sure which one would be the best but I feel like Computer Science would give me the option to explore multiple fields without feeling like I made a mistake choosing a specific degree. More I think about it watching your video the more I'm questioning if I could make it through a CS degree without dying of boredom as I am a more hands on person so if I would actually like to finish it would either be software engineer or cyber security degree.

[@A.M.1.]

Other channels talk alot of conceptual things. Josh really more like a big brother out here. Gives us a birds eye view and helps us see the forest through the trees. Love the guy 🤝🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@bigj3233]

Found your channel when looking into pathways into CYBERsecurity. Appreciate all the content! IT is definitely my path as math ain’t my strong suit and the thought of coding scares me LOL

[@bored_daisyxo]

You should also keep in mind there are a few CS degrees that don’t require a lot of math. The highest level of math in OSU post bacc CS is Precalculus or College Algebra and you take Discrete Math once you’re in the program. Another program in my state that I was looking into is a BA in CS where the highest math is also Precalculus and Discrete Math. The two math classes that’s also required for their BS in IT.

[@velinsgrove]

Go for a CS Bachelors and IT/Cyber Masters

[@JoshMadakor]

This is very solid actually :), just takes a bit of time/effort!

[@Rashad5000i]

CYBER. Great video as always Josh and it’s awesome to have videos like this because it gives you insight from someone who has lived through it all.

[@paufishing3782]

Cyber. Your videos helped me land my dream job! Thanks Josh!

[@cpoole419]

Cyber cyber cyber. Thanks for the clarity, Josh.

[@charlawinbush3143]

Cyber love all your content!!

[@JeffreyJohnny]

Great Video as usual! Thanks for that. Currently I`m self-studying cybersecurity (My main field is Public Health, I`m doing masters in public health, but I also like cybersecurity as a field). I almost got all the foundational courses like, google cybersecurity, Microsoft cybersecurity analyst, IBM cybersecurity course also. So what I wanna ask you is, how long does your course take to finish, and because I have the basic foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, can I go directly access the internship part in your course?? Last one, do you have a payment plan, or is it only one payment option?? Thanks again for your support. God Bless!

[@allstar7610]

Cyber I remember when I started my college career, years ago, I was a computer science major. When that programming class came up, I wanted to change my major to psychology. My college didn't have IT and that was really my only option.

[@Bentakill]

Cyber Another banger! Really love the funny edits. More of these please.

[@mickeygarcia5349]

CYBER. I learned so much from your channel. Thank you

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad to hear it! :D

[@jPuma817]

CYBER , love your content, haven't finished your Cyber Security Course yet...

[@kashifpooser8747]

I'm enjoying my journey into cyber!!!

[@andrewdrill]

Very cool discussion! CYBER

[@ianramosYT]

I was watching videos on this topic yesterday lol. Thanks!

[@maxiclarkson]

CYBER Keep making great contents in years to come my friend.

[@valzod7107]

Hey Josh. Been following you for a while now. I love your videos, I’ve been working as a Cyber Security Analyst for 2.8 years now and I’m fast approaching burn out. I love working in IT. But I wanna be a programmer but never have time to train because of the demands of my Cyber Security job. Any advice?

[@denno9926]

Cyber. Thanks for the great content. Signed up for your Course careers program.

[@rpstardustx8360]

I am in 2nd year for CS and i am trying to get into IT and eventually cybersecurity hopefully a CS degree helps 😅

[@RM-56]

It does help for sure.

[@rpstardustx8360]

@@RM-56good to know thanks 🙏

[@Geomaverick124]

It helps alot...just look into getting the google cybersecurity and the CompTIA Sec+ after graduation.

[@malachiwhite5955]

Taking data structure and algo right now kicking my ass but spirits are still high 😂

[@357smooth]

your videos has helped me out a great deal CYBER

[@joyisprincess]

Cyber. Thanks for the info, Josh! I took your IT course with CC, and now I'm interested in Salesforce. Can you make a video about the similarities and differences from an IT role.

[@magonazz1]

wonderful analysis, I appreciate you man. CYBER

[@powerslaveX3]

CYBER- Are you able to do a video on which Sophia Learning courses are recommended to take for transfer to WGU? Thank you for the constant value!

[@EshhhaBenjamite]

Cyber. Thanks for this Josh. Im definitely gonna weigh out my options but I must admit MATH is my fav. 😊

[@MrBoydgo]

Math is my favorite too, and Python.

[@StephanRogers-y7t]

Interesting perspective!

[@Death_Metal_Head]

About to begin an online CS post-bacc through Auburn University on 1/15/2024 🤘🏻

[@JoshMadakor]

CONTEST FINISHED (See below) ⭐⭐ 🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber - Contest Finished! View current winner (and all other winners) here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CfBS2nb1fk_K13X0YlTYYeOChmdGzrhFLeAkNuCCvew/edit#gid=0 Current Winner Comment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIamZ4p-rpuLfbc&lc=UgyWLeHoT5GKVDq9OcZ4AaABAg Thanks for playing and watching!

[@gautim4u]

CYBER Please keep em coming.

[@ClscBlckTy]

Hi. Do you have a video on the timeline of you completing multiple degrees at WGU? I’m interested in CS, Net Eng, CySec and Cloud. I don’t see why I shouldn’t go for all 4 considering the overlap between the programs.

[@Castelanu91]

Hey @JoshMadakor been a long time fan and currently pursuing CS from WGU. Barely passed Calc on sophia and was wondeirng if the SE is worth it. Reason being if its better than an IT degree or similar. I like coding but the Discrete Math is scaring me lol. Havent dove into it but with finishing calc its been scaring me lol. Woukd yiu recommend a bs in SE and a masters in IT?

[@anselvarghesepaul9485]

CYBER Thanks for this video👍

[@pauljr369]

Very valuable video CYBER

[@superguppyme]

CYBER IS THE KEY!

[@MrBittercoke]

Cyber Love the vids!

[@WakeUpMagic]

Hello Josh! I am thinking of a career change from higher education to tech. I don't have any previous CYBER experience, even though I am good with using computers and enjoy it a lot! What do you recommend?

[@jd6049]

CYBER I wish I had known this when I went to college, just assumed because I couldn't tolerate coding I wasn't made for anything computer related ...

[@palabra17]

Cyber - Will there be a black Friday special for your course? I still want to learn CYBERSECURITY

[@spyrocrow]

You sure know your stuff brother. CYBER

[@seanleau]

Nice insight! CYBER

[@DropBox-jx6yr]

When are you going to be on the Tech is the New Black Podcast?

[@Farreach]

there is no degree better than a Computer Science degree .. if you want a much easier degree go for informatics or CIT but nothing beats Computer Science. BTW I love Math and it was one of the deciding Factors to go for Computer Science over CIT . I felt Computer Science was going to better prepare me than something more specialized. If I didn't like Cybersecurity i could of went with Software Development or even as a Data Analyst . the options were just far wider

[@Siegefya]

Only one I can say is about on par with it, if not arguably better. Computer engineering. Reason is because CPE opens you up to software stuff that a CS grad can get into (usually not as deep but tbh not far off from being as deep, maybe 3-4 classes off if that), but also hardware stuff that you really don't learn unless you go to very specific schools in CS, many CS students can't take certain EE and CPE electives in embedded systems stuff, which is actually not well known jobs but they pay very well, like test engineer, firmware engineer, embedded systems test etc, those are 6 figure jobs in medium cost of living places. The WGU CS curriculum is good, I mean it's abet accredited, but it's not gonna prepare you to go into like certain hardware specific stuff a computer engineer can get into... you'd have to self learn a lot of shit like verilog etc which isn't easy to learn. Especially if that computer engineer takes a lot of FPGA, VSLI, hardware specific classes in undergrad. I recommend if you REALLY like math, consider Computer engineering, you'll be going from calculus 1,2,3 + differential equations, plus doing computer science math because you have to take some CS classes, OOP as well... Then you'll get Into a little bit of the electrical engineering math as well through some of those classes like circuits etc. Just a thought, CS is dope as well though... And arguably somewhat easier than CPE, especially at WGU as they only require cal 1 and then discreet.

[@MKULTRA_Victim_]

Great video!

[@darrankidwell1742]

Cyber. I plan on getting a CS degree from WGU 😊

[@josephdgomez]

Hoping to get a CYBER degree at WGU but I gotta get through Christmas first!

[@niamagpie]

You are on a roll, hope you will share more in the future. CYBER

[@SaugatTimilsina]

And if u want u can get like a fusion of computer science, IT degree in one too. Cyber.

[@callim82]

Thanks for the upload. CYBER

[@mabberthegreat1501]

Are you planning on making another course? Like a software engineering course maybe?

[@garryyap]

Great CYBER advice.

[@silvrsurfer]

Damn I think... I'll have to work on the discipline lmao

[@jakenoel6361]

CYBER. Trying to decide what degree to get is challenging! Thanks for the insightful information!

[@djdashkenya]

But i took ICT and still did the math, and the data structures🤔

[@seanjv2]

Cyber 👍

[@limpehuhlui]

CYBER It has been a wild ride bro

[@BlackCosmonaut]

Hey josh , when you revisited computer science how did you get over the technicality challenge that had you stray away from that path to begin with?

[@anoushkhatir6477]

Cyber