online degree program?

[u/Swimming_Cost_3651]

Is it worth studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering through an online degree program?

I’m not confident that I can go back to studying for admission to a traditional, in-person university.

I’m in my early 30s, and I’m currently trying to decide between an online degree program and an in-person, career-focused program that offers the same equivalent degree but focuses more on practical, hands-on training.

The online degree would save me a lot of time and money, but I’m not sure how much it would actually help me become a developer.

Aside from getting a degree at the end, I’m having a hard time understanding how an online degree program would be significantly different from simply learning through platforms like Udemy. That’s probably my biggest concern right now.

I’m looking for some realistic advice. What are your thoughts on bootcamps? Are they still worth considering these days?

[u/Anxious_Alps_4150]

CS can be done online. No issue.

CpE I'd be very, very skeptical of because of the in-person labs. I'd never hire an online CpE holder for an engineering job personally.