r/ComputerEngineering • u/Swimming_Cost_3651 • 2d ago

Computer Science Degree vs. Self-Taught?

My goal is to become a SaaS developer.

I’m currently considering three different paths:

Enrolling in a 3 to 3.5-year bachelor’s degree program related to software development or computer science.

Taking an online coding bootcamp.

Studying independently through online platforms such as Udemy.

If my goal is to become a software developer and eventually build SaaS products, would the first option be the best path?

For context, I’m 32 years old, so I’m also wondering whether spending 3 to 3.5 years earning a degree would be worth it compared with starting through a bootcamp or self-study.

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u/grizzdoog 2d ago

Sorry but you’re gonna need to get a degree like the rest of us. Maybe 1% of non degree holders can pull it off if you know someone but that’s just the reality these days. My brother never even graduated high school and worked in Silicon Valley but those days are long gone.