Anyone with non traditional background gotten a Masters in CS w/ 5+ yoe and had their career advance?
This is a long explanation and question. I’m looking for input from people with a non traditional path that are Software engineers with at least 4/5+ years of experience.
Especially with those with a non STEM degree since that’s what my bachelors is in.
Have you’ve decided to go back to school to get a Masters in CS and if yes has it provided any career advancement?
I have 6+ years of experience with a coupe name brand companies. I have a bachelors in arts and I’m applying and getting career guidance if I should get my Masters in CS. Still waiting to see if I need to take any bachelor courses that they might require.
I’m considering one or more of the following
- Getting a Masters in CS
- Getting a bachelors in CS or Software engineering or AI engineering.
If I get accepted into 1 I wanted to take 6 months taking courses for #2 before I start to get the rust off and learn what I don’t know.
My partner said the bachelors is not important if I get the masters. For myself I want to get the bachelors just to prove to myself that I can. The uni is self paced so I can knock out half the degree before I start my master and potentially do both in parallel so I can finish both around the same time.
If you can answer
How many YOE did you have before starting your masters
What’s your degree if any.
When did start your masters.
Did it lead to career advancement? What kind?