There are five considerations to take into account when choosing between a degree or an industry cert like MISSION READY to launch your career in tech.
– Accelerator vs Uni Cost: $2k -$6k vs $30k or more.
– Accelerator vs Uni Return on investment (ROI): Invest 3-6 months vs 3 to 4 years. Average starting salary of $50k. You can work out the ROI.
– Accelerator vs Uni Time commitment: 12-19 weeks vs 3-4 years. CS degrees require longer term investment, which means deeper understanding and more practice hours. While accelerators mean completion in a matter of weeks, but more intense effort and self
development will be required to secure a role.
– Accelerator vs Uni Curriculum: Project based just in time, just enough learning vs Deeper understanding, just in case, deeper practice learning.
– Style of learning: Accelerators focus on hands-on real project based learning vs universities cover a mix of lecture/ project based learning and other techniques.
Career decisions are never final. Regardless of whether you choose a accelerator or a computer science degree, it’s never too late to go back and do one or the other. Choose what works for you.