Will Employers Really Recognize This 6-Month Degree?

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In this video, we explore the credibility and acceptance of 6-month degree programs in the job market. Discover if employers value these accelerated degrees and how they can impact your career prospects. Perfect for those considering alternative education paths to fast-track their career growth.
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01:00 - What's in the Video
01:40 - How I got my degrees in under 6 months
03:49 - Why degrees shouldn't take four years
07:26 - Answering FAQ's
10:42 - Conclusion
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Are you considering a 6-month degree to jumpstart your career but worried about how employers will view it? In today's video, we dive deep into the world of accelerated degrees, exploring whether these short-term educational investments are truly recognized and valued by employers in various industries.
Whether a 6-month degree is enough to catch an employer's eye is a pressing one for many. With the job market evolving and the demand for skilled professionals increasing, the value of traditional four-year degrees is being re-evaluated. This has led to the rise of accelerated degree programs designed to equip students with the necessary skills in a fraction of the time.
Moreover, we delve into the pros and cons of opting for a 6-month degree over traditional education routes. While the allure of entering the workforce sooner is strong, it's crucial to consider all aspects of this significant decision.
This video is not just for potential students; it's also for educators, career counselors, and employers to understand the shifting landscape of education and employment. As the job market becomes more competitive, the routes to achieving one's career goals are also diversifying.
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[@JoshMadakor]

🖥 New IT Career in under 3 Months with my Hands-On Course 🖥 joshmadakor.tech/it

[@christ.4977]

3. C. - I have a B.S. and M.B.A from WGU. I make close to 160k at a fortune 100 company. My hiring manager also has his degree with WGU. Stop worrying about recognition. It's not a thing. The school just needs to be regionally accredited.

[@DJ-uo7fz]

I have 8 degrees from WGU. It works for me because you can move at your own pace. I recommend it to many people.

[@barno65]

Most employers don't ask and there's no need to tell them how fast you finished your degree.

[@AndrewFischer-sz5cb]

Got a 45/hr remote job writing basic sql code in my early 20s with my WGU degree, only 3 months experience in something irrelevant. I have ADHD, so if it weren’t for any competency-based college accommodating my “slack-then-surge” work style I would probably still be broke and living with my parents lol

[@fatimatariq1313]

hi what degree did you get from wug ?

[@AndrewFischer-sz5cb]

@@fatimatariq1313 Accounting. Though I would probably tell my younger self to do business management instead so I could graduate in one year rather than two.

[@blackmillennial2542]

@@AndrewFischer-sz5cbaccounting has coding in it ?

[@AndrewFischer-sz5cb]

@@blackmillennial2542 No, but learning SQL is easy.

[@matthewmockabee2410]

I'm confused. SQL was in degree program?

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

I just graduated with my B.S. in Cloud Computing. It took me just over 2.5 years. Some courses I banged out in no time at all. Some courses, like Python, Azure Dev, etc., took more time so I could learn the material and not just what I needed to pass the OAs. I also chose a Capstone well out of my wheelhouse, so it would force me to research and learn the tech (Serverless computing with AI data analytics in healthcare). Doing the whole degree in 6 months is applaudable, but the truth is, I wanted the education and not just the paper. Also, if you are doing WGU and you're not banging out classes in a day, don't be discouraged; most people do their degrees in 2-3 years.

[@M-su4mh]

I'm currently going through the Cloud Computing program while working full time as a gov contractor and should be done by the end of this year if not next summer. Have you had much "luck" with finding better jobs after completing your degree?

[@trevorwade4140]

You still got a 4 year degree in almost half the time and for under possibly 20 grand? That’s very good!

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

@@M-su4mh I have, but more in the realm of endpoint administration (MS-365/ Entra environments) more so than Cloud Administration and Devops. I am currently in the middle of interview cycle with a major bank and if I nail it, it starts off @ ca. 90k (plus bonuses and benefits) but it's in cybersecurity. I am finding "Cloud" roles like Cloud Administration etc are as rare as t!ts on a hen and those you do find have a ton of competition or want 10+ years/Senior level experience. Your mileage may vary, as this is for my local area. If I had it all to do over again I would have done the network degree or basic BSIT and in my own time did certifications that would directly benefit my work like MD-102 instead of AZ-104 for instance.

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

@@trevorwade4140 I agree and already thinking about my masters

[@amenuf]

​@M-su4mh what government contract work are you doing?

[@brunoleandrodasilva6532]

I got my BSBA in IT Management after watching Josh's videos back in 2020. I decided to pursue a 4 years degree after I was offered 20k less because I only had an AAS, I was explicitly told by the recruiter while negotiating my salary that they could not place me in the same salary bracket as someone with a bachelor's degree. It took me 4 months to complete and cost me $3,500 and now I am elegiable to apply for any jobs including federal jobs.

[@blackwidowrowe6271]

Yasssss

[@AndreTJones]

I wonder if they take financial aid because $3,500 is out of reach for me.

[@TabJoy7]

@@AndreTJones Yes, they do!

[@ApartmentC6]

I have 15 years in the industry and certs , and all the brick and mortar schools cared about was my college transcript from 25 years ago. WGU understands how to value experience.

[@blackswan7568]

Hey Josh, thanks for telling us all about WGU over the years. I recently finished taking all of the transferrable courses at SDC for the Computer Science program and am currently working towards getting the OCA Java SE 8 cert before I actually enroll in the program (shout-out to Tim Buchalka's Udemy Masterclass). Wish me luck, and thanks again😁

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

WGU is Great! Definitely recommend. IT Certs with a Degree is Killer Combo to get a Job.

[@Dizzinator2114]

This is why I’m deciding to get a degree. I’ve heard if you get a degree and get certs it’s easier to get a job in IT. Without the degree I’ve heard you can still land a job but it’s more difficult, especially without a background or work history.

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

@@Dizzinator2114 Definitely.

[@LukeWesson]

I’m about to finish my AAS IT security and these videos are awesome. Thank you

[@michaelscott5962]

I’m attending this school shortly. At first, I was getting an AAS in cybersecurity to get a feel of the work. After my first semester, I heard of WGU and how if you do it strategically, you can complete your bachelor degree in a shorter timeframe for less money. Competency learning is definitely a game changer and much more encouraging to learn. I’m sure that I speak for majority of people that they rather spend 4k on a degree than 200k especially in a job market where there damn sure is no guarantees.

[@mariogarcia-gt7zv]

Needed to hear this bro, thanks for the insight

[@BRAINROTcomps]

Let's get dis bread fam

[@tomtocz7284]

I start my MS in Data Analytics at WGU on 8/1. Not sure how long it will take me to complete the degree but if anyone ever asks me how long it took, my answer will be - my entire life. I completed 70% of the curriculum towards a MS in CS at a brick and mortar state school (with a 3.5 gpa) before I stopped going because of the 70 mile commute from my work to the campus and also working on more interesting problems at work than at school. Today I have nearly 20yrs of software engineering/ developer experience and about 5 yrs as a hardware computer technician before that. That’s how long it took !

[@spoonb16acrx2003]

My former supervisor completed his masters in IT at WGU in 2 months, you can definitely do it in 6.

[@rickychang2686]

How did your first two days ago at Wgu?! Would love to hear about it :D

[@tomtocz7284]

@@rickychang2686 well, I am enrolled but have not started the classes yet. I have been taking Python certificate classes at a local CC and today my final project was due for my final class. I just submitted the final project code couple hours ago. I discussed with my WGU Mentor that I would be finishing up the class on the 4th from another college and will start WGU on the 5th (tomorrow). He did not have a problem with that. I don’t know about the classes at WGU yet, but the enrollment process was flawless. The communication has been very easy and there was always someone to answer any question I had. I am very impressed so far. Can’t wait to get going tomorrow.

[@SalvatoreNicoFranco]

Great video as always Josh, glad you're back helping us! It's so unfortunate that wgu seems to have the only competency based computer science degree and it's not available for us EU citizens

[@JoshMadakor]

thanks for the support always! ^^

[@crackrokmccaib]

A degree in under a year is actually very feasible when you do the math. In a traditional 4 year university, you take 15 credits in a semester. A semester is 15 weeks and you're in class 15 hours per week, so one semester is 225 hours. That's 450 hours per year and 1800 hours for 4 years. One year of full time work is 2080 hours, so doing school even 40 hours per week, you're there less than one year. There's way too much air in a 4 year degree. I mean, you're only there 30 weeks of the 52 weeks in a year. It's ridiculous.

[@jamesbyrd3740]

You are using like the bare minimum numbers in every category. Also, you are supposed to spend at least 1 hour out of class for every hour in class. This doesn't typically happen for easy classes, but it will be required for harder classes.

[@robertruiz4744]

Im a WGU student. i already have a bachelor's and have certs and tons of other trainings and work experience. Six months from scratch it is very difficult. Im finishing my first bachelor's with them and going to tale me like 8/9 months with my Head start. From scratch i like to think is impossible for the average person.

[@magno172]

I start WGU July 1st of this year. I was debating on going to a local community college to rake in that military BAH for my area, but I believe I can graduate WGU in under 1 year as opposed to 4 year universities.

[@fraydizs7302]

I also start July 1st of this year! I'm trying to finish up some courses to transfer in as quick as possible lol

[@aaliyahahmed3360]

hey y'all im starting this june!

[@Frontend969]

Use VR&E for wgu and gi bill for you community

[@DylanGalvan.]

@@fraydizs7302yeah same, currently doing as much as i can on sophia. i have finished around 6 classes in a week.

[@brandonvansylalom]

Nice. I’m using TA and GI bill for my program

[@elpugboy]

glasses got my man looking like Fritz Haber!! very cool, thank you for your hard work

[@jamesbyrd3740]

Fun fact, no one cares where you went to school. This is a shortcut, but in the end, no one give a shit.

[@ReprogramYourMind555]

Very informative thank you so much

[@raulbarriga7416]

9:00 You should've also mentioned that the B.S. in Computer Science program is ABET accredited.

[@GR-fo6sk]

ABET is more for engineering degrees, not Comp Sci. So WGU even adding that is irrelevant. The people that don't know this are the ones they get.

[@RichardWalker-y4t]

I completed my BS in Information Technology Management two years and 4 months. I transferred 38 credits from AAS degree. I had some classes I completed in two days and other classes that took me six weeks. I worked between 45-50 hours a week. My scheduled was so much easier than getting my AAS degree. WGU made it easier to balance my studies and life.

[@artsoto5459]

Great video, I have a ton of experience in Business, I am thinking about getting a Business IT management degree, do you need IT experience to accelerate the degree? I have no IT experience. Also, I have about 9 courses I can complete on SDC, but I found it to be very hard, I need about 20 classes and I have a ton of time to complete, should I just enroll at WGU? Also, stick to Business or Business IT management? Thanks please advise as I am trying to be productive.

[@kierramalone4968]

Hey Josh, I appreciate you making content. It is extremely helpful. Can you share a link to the Anki Deck for the CompTIA A+ exam?

[@JoshMadakor]

you can find the practice questions here: lognpacific.com/free-certification-practice-tests/

[@kierramalone4968]

@@JoshMadakor Thank you.

[@maximilian4171]

Nahh imma try busting up in the industry with the google cybersec cert, ur course, and tons of projects to be added on my portfolio and see how things unfold after that. Good luck to all of us

[@maximilian4171]

Ive done the theoretical reviews or fundamentals of google it support cert, cybersec cert, and comptia a+ anyways, so i got a bit of chance at least (anything is better than nothing right?)

[@devonhurd7013]

@@maximilian4171 where you at? nowhere im guessing. fool

[@aaliyahahmed3360]

Hey Josh, your cybersecurity degree guide says it's private!

[@accordingtothebiblewithl-nv1ku]

Alot of nurses complete their bachelors at wgu

[@PowerOva]

I already work in cybersecurity as a security analyst. Would you recommend going to wgu for a degree in cybersecurity?

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

Depends on YOE. But a degree is never a bad option, especially from wgu

[@michaels2208]

I am probably 2/3 the way fine with a business degree from a few years ago that I never finished. I do like wgu, but I'm going to another school to finish quick in information systems. Then I'll go to wgu later to transfer stuff and get something more specific, data science, or the network program they have

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

8:17 Thanks for doing this video. I am thinking that most people are falsely equating online to not accredited. WGU is an accredited online university.

[@csandpsych]

My only concern is that it appears you don't get an actual GPA and that they automatically asign a 3.0 if you pass. I'm looking to get my masters, so I don't have to worry about getting into a masters program since I have an undergrad GPA, but does that affect anything in the long run?

[@VINJE76]

I can't access the video link that you have posted in the description at the 10:58 time mark.

[@dennisk9130]

Same here it says this video is private

[@JoshMadakor]

hey, thanks for noticing. we'll be updating the link ASAP! ^^

[@JohnWasinger]

Do they offer a degree in basket weaving? I’m asking for a friend.

[@tomtocz7284]

WGU only offer degrees in highly in-demand fields. So sadly, basket weaving is not an available major 😢.

[@azucenabustos1078]

You can find it at your in state university

[@luz5558]

Hi, does this apply to their masters programs as well? Thank you for the great info.

[@AliK-zz4ns]

No one says you can finish in 6 months you have to be monster it usually takes 2-3 years minimum

[@kutipepe]

The problem is, as much as I would like to enrol as a european, I can't.

[@MyExRebirth]

Tons of top universities in Europe with free or very low tuition fees. Are you crazy?!

[@kutipepe]

@@MyExRebirth ?

[@TooHonest4_You]

@@MyExRebirthit’s not easy to get admissions into European Universities. Germany for instance requires you to take a test called Abitur in their high school and if you don’t score high enough you won’t ever be able to attend University

[@dylan.-6527]

There is a version in the EU online. It was in another video.

[@kutipepe]

@@dylan.-6527 in which video, can you please share?

[@CoachRob619]

Are there any discounts on your Cyber program?

[@JoshMadakor]

please send me an email or message me in any of my socials :)

[@CoachRob619]

@@JoshMadakor will do!

[@PrestigeWorldWide777]

My highest paying job never asked for a degree. They only cared about character and experience.

[@Realtalkafri]

I tried applying but they are not accepting international students how can I reach them I believe there are exceptions or can any one recommend options

[@313delish]

When obtaining multiple bachelor degrees from WGU once you complete one can you use or piggyback off some of the credits you have already completed in a previous degree to get another degree done faster? Ex bachelor degrees: health science then taking public heath then nursing.

[@XxCrazykid2xX]

what if we transfer from wgu to a local uni? you think this would make you more likely to get hired?

[@cezalynsaballe5491]

i think some countries they dont recognize WGU degree because it a private university

[@AlvinTatumJr]

This place is full of one star reviews on Google and most with the same complaint.

[@njpme]

I know I know WGU is accredited, but I'll stick to brick and mortar university. Nobody ever questions the quality of the degree.

[@marketwarroo1447]

wym?

[@njpme]

@@marketwarroo1447 nobody would question a degree from a brick and mortar university, but with WGU, you get questions that lead to videos like this.

[@marketwarroo1447]

@@njpme yeah but still you did all the requirements just at a faster pace instead of taking unnecessary classes throughout a 4 year time period

[@njpme]

@@marketwarroo1447 I don't disagree with the pace, I support it. That said, for me, I stuck with the traditional uni to avoid these scenarios.

[@marketwarroo1447]

@@njpme i doubt people would question the school

[@elijahmatthew5270]

The employers that care about what specific college you went to get your degree are no good employers to work for. That is a form of biased decision making & discrimination if they reject a Graduate just because they went to WGU. The college is fully accredited & was founded by Governors.

[@jay_wright_thats_right]

How would someone know it was a 6-month degree? Think folks. LOL

[@carldavid9903]

Hi, Josh! The cybersecurity in 365 video is private. How do I get access to watch?

[@flippinguniversity3625]

Has anyone got a degree from WGU and landed a job?

[@JoshMadakor]

Yes

[@CloudNexus1]

How helpful do you think oscp is in terms of getting into cybersecurity ? I have a bachelor's in Cloud computing from wgu & I just got my oscp.

[@JacksonLloyd952]

Awesome

[@gabbyslife4965]

My employer loves WGU they would pay them directly for me to go to their school.

[@raydenmark8774]

Can people outside the US study online degrees in WGU?

[@danielsavignon6652]

Is it accepted on Canada as well?

[@FredGriselda-z1f]

Wilson Frank Hall Frank Thompson Steven

[@azucenabustos1078]

Employers don't care

[@KingFish-ci9pu]

I don’t think a lot of people realize Wgu has been around 27 years , older than most people questioning their validity. If you finish in 6 months and you transferred courses that’s normal. If you come in with over half the credit why would you expect to have to put 4 years down as in any other school. It’s so weird people still treat WGU like a scam or something. Just do your research. Most people would be surprised what accreditation really is. Wgu is awesome by the way.

[@Antowan]

They do the same with SNHU. Completely legit school, but some how public perception morphed. I have always wondered if it was because of commercials. But then again most schools have them.

[@MrRayj35]

Most people don't even know that WGU holds MORE accreditation than most so-called highly respected universities. They were the first university to receive REGIONAL accreditation from four different regions at the same time. In fact, I'm not sure if any others have even accomplished that still. It puzzles me that anyone questions WGU. They were created by 20 sitting US Governors...hence the name...and their programs came from asking the industries what they actually needed from graduates. Not to mention the fact that so many schools crank out graduates in degree programs that are absolutely useless in the real world. WGU is big with Nurses and other Medical professionals, Teachers, Business Management, and in the Tech sector. And those are their four schools.

[@cezalynsaballe5491]

still it a private university and some countries they dont recognize private university degree

[@Antowan]

@cezalynsaballe5491 that maybe true. But I can only speak for my country

[@DecksterGaming]

@@AntowanSNHU sucks they failed me because I didn’t do 1 week and the final project but got all A in each week 😂 was told they don’t go by grades they go by point system which doesn’t even add up still. It was cheap so didn’t care just paid the $1,200 n leave reviews with proof

[@carldavid9903]

Hi, Josh! The cybersecurity in 365 video is private. How do I get access to watch?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hi, thanks for noticing and sorry for the trouble. it's up now :)

[@LawStudent2014]

Companies do not care how long it takes to acquire a degree, in general. We give companies too much homage! 😅

[@Antowan]

True they barely read the resumes 😂

[@ultravioletiris6241]

I keep seeing senior cybersecurity professionals with WGU degrees. Ive started many conversations with that shared experience as the icebreaker

[@corpuzone]

It’s awesome there are universities like WGU based online but fully accredited and legit! The fact it’s a real deal college degree solidifies the formal education requirement if an employer is looking for one. I have more than decade of IT exp but no degree just a certificate from local college. To be honest, you become a IT professional by working in the industry not by certs and or degrees. With that said, I’m thinking and open to obtaining a bachelor’s at least and explore from there if getting a masters may open higher opportunities for me in the future. So glad you covered more in depth on this topic Josh and your content is Among the top in my opinion here on KZbin. Please keep feeding us more so we can all remain informed 😃👏

[@antjonz]

Josh just doesn't miss! All of his videos are informative and very well explained. Thanks Josh!!!

[@Jdiamond245]

I found out the VA will pay for my degree , but i do not want to do 4 years of college even 2 years is insane to me if I could get a bachelors in a year or less i’d be so happy

[@williamsmith5049]

Get a masters through WGU, should be able to complete in less than 4 and set yourself up for life

[@CFH298]

Utilized the GI Bill for an IT degree and then went back for a Comp Sci from WGU. No regrets.

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

I have an AAS in Business Management. If I was to go back to school, it would be for a B.S. in Computer Science with a Focus on Cybersecurity!😃👍🎉

[@margaretanderson5011]

I had associates degree when I started WGU and was able to achieve B.S Business in IT Management in 1 year while working full time job in Cybersecurity Training. It was not easy but well worth it. WGU is rigorous with professors who have high positions in this career field.

[@artsoto5459]

I am thinking about getting that degree, do you need experience in IT?

[@rbellamy804]

Dude! I want to THANK YOU for your videos, thanks to you im a college graduate! I did not want to go to college because I didn't want to invest four years and a ton of money, but your videos informed me that I could do it in months. I got my bachelor's of science and business administration - IT and it only took 9 months only $8k. Again, thank you!

[@rogermarine1443]

My daughter completed her BA in Communications at the University of Washington in under two years and nine months.

[@zxph]

Wow that's impressive! Good for her.

[@WhiteBreadCrumb]

My answer to that is why do they have to know how long it took just say you have a degree and leave it at that

[@Bigdaddyknows]

I'm about to start my Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity at WGU on July 1st lets get it!

[@rogermarine1443]

Congratulations, I completed that degree in 2019 and it was awesome 👍😎

[@GR-fo6sk]

A 6-month degree has the same value as a boot comp. Faster is not always better. Times have changed and employers can be picky again. The people that talk about this are the ones who got in while the demand was high and lucked out. 4 year BS in Computer Science or 6 month BS in Computer Science. Just reading this on your resume would make you the weakest candidate.

[@johncornish9605]

Its a college scam!! You go for 4 years...they make alot more money 💰💰🤬

[@cersilannister2722]

Hello Josh, what about getting a bachelors degree in Accounting , would you say WGU or UMPI is best?

[@AliK-zz4ns]

People who works in this industry usually don’t have degree and they love to punish people who wants to learn from scratch and put an effort getting things done. It will all the time bothers other that who didn’t go that way because they know that employers care education. Point is here you making things look smaller doesn’t make things smaller it shows your ignorance and jealousy. WGU is the best place to be in. And we have to support education in this sector.

[@okidave]

I've sat on technical interviews and personally I don't care how long it took you to finish a degree. I'm going to find out what you know and if you're worth the time.

[@GhostDaddy87]

love it so far. in data analytics atm, 52 percent done

[@t.m2933]

Josh, this was a great, informative video. Thank you for doing this as I got a lot of info with a better understanding

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@spoonb16acrx2003]

If I'm already a student at WGU, can I still get credits transferred?

[@mikeangelo6289]

No

[@allisonb9072]

I’m really not a fan of this title because it makes this pretty cool college that is nationally accredited look like a degree mill which it is not. 99% of students do not finish in six months that is the vast minority that do. People who do usually have a background in the degree program. The college has been around since 1997 and they pioneered the online degree program. WGU also has a great reputation. What makes it look bad is all of these different videos on social media talking about six month degrees at WGU. As a fellow student at WGU, I will say that people need to understand, do their research, and make educated decisions. Pursue any degree program with knowledge and realistic expectations, as well as common sense.

[@chrisdavis6264]

Thanks for this video. I have an MBA and I am looking at getting a tech degree now

[@shawnthesage6973]

Great video and very informative!

[@marsheagarner3696]

Very good information Josh. Thank you!

[@alcysalazar4440]

Nice video Josh!

[@noirth-security]

Are you saying “double Jew” or “double geeeee you”

[@ChesneyBean]

WGU

[@noirth-security]

@@ChesneyBean okay but can we agree if you close your eyes, and use 1% imagination. We see how?

[@brandonvansylalom]

Starting MSCIA this August and I’m excited. Thanks again Josh for the video and input. All of my vets, I highly recommend WGU as an option for education because your TA can basically pay for at least 80% a term, plus throw your GI bill options or grants from FAFSA will end up being free.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for sharing this! Very helpful.

[@MotherOfThings]

Thanks !❤

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

😃👍

[@SAM7167]

I wish I could enroll to WGU, but I'm in Europe. 😭

[@JoshMadakor]

Shoot. Check out TESU, they are similar to WGU but they accept all international students: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIjac4R7jdFkeposi=7dqVXFNjdXnyK9Ud

[@SAM7167]

@@JoshMadakor Thanks, I'll check them out.

[@corilou5273]

Starting from scratch at WGU, I will be completing my BS in healthcare administration in under 2 years. I could have potentially finished in 18 months, but I dragged my feet hard last term, and only completed the bare minimum. With the Pell Grant assist, I will only have about $7,000 in student loans.