How to Earn a Computer Science Degree Fast, Cheap, and Easy

I just wrapped up at WGU not too long ago. I didn't finish in a crazy amount of time. It took me 2 years to get my CS degree and MBA in IT management. This was after doing local community college for 2 years prior to that.

I have many friends who graduated with WGU and had a great time. For me it wouldn't work, I live abroad and they don't accept international students. Straighter line is junk, avoid it.

Good stuff! A lot of time saving “hacks” from you. Thanks!

I wish I was cut out for school. My ADHD is bad and I usually have to work out and take l-theanine before I can sit down and focus for a little while.

this has been going on for years lol nothing new

Hey @ Dorian Not sure if you noticed saylor academy but its the cheapest transfer credits only costing $5 for test.
Although I am still at beginning of my journey. Started learning html/css with free code camp this year based on your recommendation. So my toes are barley dipped in tech. Current Diesel Mechanic hoping to transfer. thanks for the content sir.

WGU is nice. I’m in the same position. 31 and working in the field for over a decade. Just now bothering to get my bachelors just for fun. Good accreditation and if you’re experienced you can blitz through it. I was on course to finish in one semester prior to having some life events but I should be wrapping up in my second semester. Sophia is a big time saver.

I wanted to mention, from what I researched it looks like WGU also accepts credits from the Google IT Support Professional Certificate from Coursera. It supposedly gives 12 credits. Not sure if anyone can confirm, but that's amazing value if true.

Not accepting people who aren’t living in the United States is a huge bummer.
Edit: Changed "non-Americans" to "people who aren’t living in the United States."

Wow, I had no idea! This is incredible. Thank you so much for creating this video I truly appreciate it. I will definitely make use of your links to support you in return. They even do internationally so that's great! 🤓

You're not a "real developer" simply because you have a degree. In my opinion that's a self imposed mental trap! You may, if you are highly motivated, have more breadth and (possibly) depth of knowledge with a degree, than if you are self taught. This simply due to the fact that you are not pursuing only what interests you - i.e. you get a broader sampling of disciplines.

All of this can be achieved for free, but speaking from personal experience it's more difficult to stay focused without the pressure of a huge bill hanging over your head.

Nevertheless, you can find the curriculum for any given course, grab the study material, watch lectures... just go nuts, for free, and only miss out on a glorified piece of paper.

If the actual degree is important to you, then you do you. But know that your title is not contingent on it. Nor is your sense of worth.

But why? You never mentioned your why.

Can you share your resume?

Weren't you the guy who told us we shouldn't take shortcuts?

What are the perks of earning any of these in terms of getting a job in this oversaturated job market, much less from one that has less opportunities for networking?

Hi! I am 34 and at the same position as you. I do want to get a degree in Computer Science but being outside US, I am not aware of the US education system. Not sure either whether people from outside US can apply or not. I will check that out. However, it would be great to have a follow-up video detailing your plan and how you're going to apply and go ahead with the education. Would be very helpful. Keep up with the amazing videos! :)

Hey man just found your channel and nice video. I did two years of engineering at a community college but stopped, now I’m taking the courses on Sophia and plan to get a BS in CS in 1 or 2 terms too

This is cool I might do this too at some point my degree is in IT and Design. Would be cool to get a CS Degree

Sad to still see these videos surfacing finding its way here. I thought youd be better than this , man. Truly. Youve given in and turned to the dark side. Degrees are earned and not something to be rushed. If youre not gonna put in the time to learn anything (years of studying and practice) then youll never deserve to earn anything! And WGU ? My god man. Atleast promote a legit and good school LOL enjoy that kickback wgu money though!

I am sorry for asking again.I am so confused in my life right now.

I can't do anything in the name of mathematics apart from basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but I can do accounting pretty well.

I am so afraid of pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering due to being extremely extremely poor in maths.

I will have to work and study in a foreign country.

Should I go with Computer Science and Engineering if I know no maths and I will have to balance between classes,studying and work for 4 years.

The university I am going to offers only Computer Science and engineering in English and I can't go to other university due to family reason.

Please help.
Please please help me by replying.

You go man! Im also thinking about getting a CS degree at 26 after doin my service.

Could non-US citizens also take classes this way?

any Europeans know similar solutions to the "get that paper" problem in Europe?

Thanks Dorian
I have been following for three years I believe.
I have been working as software engineer for 2years 6 months.
I recently got hired by a new company for mid level backend engineer role.
I already had a bachelor in civil engineering when I was in Africa.
I am wondering if I could transfer those credit to eventually earn my bachelor degree in CS.
Being a self taught developer is great but I think it will be great for me to earn real degree .
Thanks for anyone giving me advice here

I did Sophia courses before my first term at WGU. Great way to get some quick credits to transfer in. I’m doing the B.S. Software Engineering track.

I am 40 and i joined a german univercity and immediately regretted it, because I'm the only on with white hair in 400 students ! Not to mention the language lake of time and money (its kind of free but of course no job). Only attended one day and now probably ill drop... maybe consider online uni later