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Mumbling
Feb 7, 2015

30 year old here.

I’m interested in transitioning my career towards programming. Is it worth it to go back to school and get a Master’s in Computer Science (my Bachelor’s is non-STEM)?

I know this is a broad question and I’m doing more research into exactly what area of computer science I want to focus on, but I figured I’d ask.

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Mumbling
Feb 7, 2015

Trying to shift careers right now. Currently I’m an audio engineer (as in working in a studio. I don’t have a STEM background) and I’m considering doing a boot camp in LA. I’ve finished an online C class at my local community college and am currently taking C++ and Python courses through the same college. I guess I’ll probably take a JavaScript course too in preparation.

My original plan was to try and apply for a Master’s program, but that seems expensive and unnecessary. I’ve read the thread which makes me more inclined to do a boot camp after years of thinking they were scams. I guess I’m just asking for a sanity check on if my general plan is logical?

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