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How Important is a Well-Known CS Degree?

Posted by Cliff on from the which-matters-more-the-school-or-the-knowledge dept.

syynnapse asks: "I've been interested in computer science since my mother taught me how to program in QBASIC when I was eleven, and I've wanted to be a developer ever since I learned C++ in AP Computer Science while in high-school. Now I'm in my sophomore year of college studying CS at a state university that isn't particularly known for its CS program, but I'm quite happy and personally think I'm learning plenty. My father thinks otherwise, and the deadline for transferring successfully is approaching quickly. What chance do I have in the real world with a not-so-prestigious degree? Am I likely to be learning what's important? Am I looking at a series of awful jobs if I don't transfer?"

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  1. CS by carninja · · Score: 5, Funny

    They make Counter-Strike Degrees? sign me up!

  2. I've got a top knotch CS degree by phats+garage · · Score: 5, Funny

    this allowed me to get a job at the best convenience store in the state. Highly recommended!

    1. Re:I've got a top knotch CS degree by jandrese · · Score: 5, Funny

      You CS types are stealing the jobs normally held by English and Philosphy majors! Shame on you!

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  3. Re:Experience is key... by Dioscorea · · Score: 5, Funny
    Most people that enter the military make much more than the average person, when they leave

    You mis-spelled if. HTH

  4. Re:Experience is key... by Bastard+of+Subhumani · · Score: 5, Funny
    People fresh out of collage
    I find that they often aren't cut out for the job. Some are too stuck up, or I've felt they're too attached to their backgrounds. Others were only interested in material things. [That's enough - Ed]
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