Coding Bootcamp vs. Computer Science Degree

Cons of Coding Bootcamp

• Numbers can be dishonest. (Technically, 17 of the 24 programs say that 90% or more of their graduates acquired full-time or freelance jobs within six to twelve months after graduation.)

• Those figures are currently prohibited, but according to a course report poll of over a thousand participants who attended in-person bootcamps, only 73 percent of grads were hired within six to twelve months of graduation

• Unfortunately, the job market is flooded with bootcamp alumni, making it difficult for fresh graduates to find work immediately away

• Next, quality concerns are rather common these days, given the fact that the instructors are typically graduates of their bootcamp

• It can be difficult to obtain higher-quality feedback from instructors, especially when research shows that most of them work part-time and do not receive the top salary in the world

• Beginner coders require a lot of high-quality feedback since they want to know what they're doing incorrectly and how they might improve

• Beginner bootcamp graduates are typically unprepared for careers as software developers right away

• Three to six months isn't enough time to genuinely become a developer

• Software engineering is one of the few high-skilled fields where certification is not required. With the exception of software engineering, I believe every technical discipline requires qualifications. The job's difficulties can be underestimated, and many people are unaware of how difficult it is to work as a programmer

• Whether you attend a three to six month bootcamp or attend university, you must put in the necessary hours to perfect your profession

Bootcamp Pros

• Because you're all there for 8 to 12 hours a day, bootcamps are wonderful for networking. You're all sitting there, trying to learn to code the same thing, and you wind up forming bonds and forming a network

• Networking is crucial. It is the quickest approach to acquire a job interview through networking. Networking will get you an interview, but it is your skills that will get you the job

• In bootcamp, you'll gain a lot of soft skills, such as how to work in a team, communicate effectively, and work on real-world projects. You will also master the most up-to-date languages and technology

College Cons

• The typical college price for a state school is more than $20,000 per year, while private college tuition is more than $60,000

• If you are unable to apply for college, you must take out student loans, which collect interest over time, making schooling even more expensive. Student debt will be the result

• You can waste a lot of time in college depending on how you look at it, so it is mandatory that you take a year and a half to two years of GE (general education classes) in college

• For someone who understands exactly what they want to do, whether it's becoming a coder or going to medical school. Taking these classes will feel like a waste of time

• You also don't learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in this sector. Many courses do not emphasize team-based learning, so if a project is assigned, you complete it and may receive assistance from this person or that person

College Pro

• You have an easier time getting your foot in the door... As I previously indicated, there is an overflow of bootcamp graduates, thus having a piece of paper makes you stand out

• You also have a stronger foundation entering into the field, are more confident in your abilities, and are less likely to be low-balled. That is extremely significant

• If you're pursuing these large name brand organizations with a 1% acceptance rate, not having a degree only makes it less likely that you'll obtain the job

• When obtaining a junior developer position, bootcamp grads may feel as if they are not getting the pay that was promised to them, but graduates from two-year and four-year institutions are usually getting the pay that they were expecting, though this varies depending on the person and their skills