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In this current digital world, jobs in tech continue to be in demand. Keeping in mind that the average employment growth rate is seven percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growth rate for Software Developers at 24 percent, 15 percent for Web Developers, and 19 percent for Computer and Information Research Scientists. The list of jobs that require a tech engineering background continues to outpace average job growth, and highly competitive salaries entice many. <\/span><\/p>\n

While university computer science classrooms fill and programs expand, there simply aren\u2019t enough graduating CS students to fill tech needs. Back in 2012, Dev Bootcamp attempted to find a solution by immersing students in the first coding bootcamps of its kind. Since then, the market has expanded to include 108 bootcamp providers. Coding bootcamps as a whole are expected to churn out<\/span> 20,000 graduates in 2018<\/span><\/a>, comprising a substantial chunk of the market, as universities computer science graduates totaled <\/span>64,405 in 2016 according to the National Center for Education Statistics<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

With all this bootcamp hype, when is it your best bet to enroll in one of these programs, and when is a computer science degree a better idea? This all comes down to age, previous education, experience, and desired career. This article will unpack these two educational paths to help you understand the differences and decide which is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

First off, here\u2019s a basic compare and contrast:<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Underlying differences<\/b><\/h1>\n

These are the major differences. So, what are those underlying differences that determine who takes advantage of a bootcamp, and who gets a full computer science degree?<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s important to remember\u2013and what makes the numbers make sense\u2013is that most bootcampers have prior college education and are getting the certification to make a career change, while most computer science undergrads are getting their degrees right out of high school and starting their career thereafter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Grae Drake, Head of Education Product at Thinkful<\/a>, a coding bootcamp, explained the filled needs within the cultural career shift we\u2019re seeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe see people changing careers so quickly and so frequently these days compared to decades past so there\u2019s just a huge need for that,\u201d said Drake, \u201cin my opinion, that\u2019s the need that bootcamps are filling not so much a replacement for undergrad.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, there\u2019s the speed difference, which comes with its pros and cons, as well as differing opinions of quality. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the benefits of an intensive program like a coding bootcamp is you can move very, very fast if you\u2019re dedicated to it and if you put in the time and its astonishing what you can accomplish in a short period [of time],\u201d said Drake.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with most education, you have to be diligent about your studies in order to be successful, and the most diligent students are often the fastest learners. However, while some would hail the dedication of intensive bootcamp students or remote students who learn while holding down a full-time job, some claim that the fast-paced nature of these bootcamps is just not enough in order to understand computer science holistically. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA coding bootcamp is too narrow of an education; it teaches skills on the most recent technologies without providing relevant background to be able to take those skills to the newest frameworks and languages as they emerge,\u201d said Kenneth Anderson, professor of computer science at the University of Colorado, Boulder<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While knowledge breadth in a bootcamp is much more narrow, a bootcamp is still a useful education. Richard Watson, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Texas Tech University<\/a>, compared a bootcamp to \u201c<\/span>an apprentice-type trade school for that low-end trade side of computer science.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To understand the difference in job potential, Watson, used a physical building analogy. He compared computer science graduates to architects and bootcampers to the builders of the structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA bootcamp would probably be a watered down version of a computer programming degree, not a computer science degree,\u201d said Watson, who said that hiring someone with a computer science degree is \u201chiring someone who can be the architect of a program you\u2019re trying to write, while someone you hire from a bootcamp, might be somebody who could implement that blueprint. But, they can\u2019t come up with the blueprint themselves necessarily, because they\u2019re going to be missing a lot of the theory.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Different paths<\/b><\/h1>\n

When you think about the type of person who enrolls in a coding bootcamp versus one who enrolls in a university computer science degree program, a key difference is simply that they are on different paths to achieve a similar goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

These different paths may mean that while both the CS student and the bootcamper will go into some sort of computer programming or development field upon graduation, they have acquired different skills that will apply to a specific job. <\/span><\/p>\n

A computer science student has acquired both a wider breadth of knowledge on topics that they may or may not use in their later career, as well as a deeper understanding of concepts. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy degree gave me a great foundation for anything I might do in my career in the future. It didn\u2019t focus on any specific topic but it rather covered a large breadth of topics that gave me the tools to be confident in learning anything new or more advanced in computing,\u201d said Alex Moller, <\/span>software engineer and BS in Computer Science.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, Gain Haganeau, also a software engineer with a BS in Computer Science, felt the knowledge he acquired in undergrad built a platform for any path he may choose in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of the practical day to day things that you actually need to be a software engineer aren\u2019t taught in school,\u201d said Haganeau, \u201cwhat\u2019s taught in school are the tools necessary to learn what you need to on the job because there\u2019s no way that they can actually teach you everything, so you need to learn the underlying structures and how to think about things in order to make it easier to learn what you need to when you are actually on the job.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Computer science majors have a much wider array of computer engineering background and knowledge than bootcampers. However, bootcampers often have a wider array of communication and workplace knowledge and experience. This is due to the fact that a bootcamper will typically have an undergraduate degree in a different field. Then, they have several years of experience working in a different field. Drake said he sees many bootcampers with humanities degrees that have five to seven years of on-the-job experience. This makes for a very different background than your typical programmer, but one with general employment skills that are still relevant any job. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThese are people who don\u2019t run into the same stereotypical social skills problems that you hear about in computer science programs,\u201d said Drake, \u201cthey know how to manage their time, how to deal with an overflowing inbox, they understand how to communicate with colleagues well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, Michaela Miller, Office Manager here at Peterson\u2019s, is enrolled in a coding bootcamp. She hopes to eventually work in software development, but has a diverse education and design background. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI got interested in coding because it combines so many of my interests \u2013 problem solving, creative thinking, and tech. It\u2019s a good way to get into the field without getting a new degree,\u201d said Miller. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the bootcamp is helping Miller transfer into a different arena, she warns that you must be dedicated and stay motivated in the program as it is a huge time commitment, especially if coupled with a full-time job. You must also take formatting into account.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe learning style is tough because it\u2019s all written. I learn better visually through videos so its an adjustment. But, the curriculum is solid and I couldn\u2019t learn coding without it,\u201d said Miller. <\/span><\/p>\n

Same field, different job options<\/b><\/h1>\n

While it is true that CS majors and bootcampers are after the same field, the job options between the two vary somewhat. Yes, both offer a path to software engineering or programming, website development, and other in-demand jobs that require coding and development skills as a first job. However, more specific jobs may favor one over another. It makes sense that a company who needs someone to do very innovative IT design work, requiring extensive programming and theoretical computer science knowledge, would hire someone with a computer science degree. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome people who are computer scientists aren\u2019t actually involved in coding, they may actually be coming up with the design of the code and then pass on that knowledge to these people who came out of a bootcamp to actually implement their ideas,\u201d said Watson.<\/span><\/p>\n

To this point, bootcamps don\u2019t have time to teach algorithms in-depth, while university programs do. This goes back to Watson\u2019s architect analogy. Watson explained that many problems to solve in the field of computer science reduce to problems that have already been solved in the form of algorithms. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019ve gone through a bootcamp and you haven\u2019t spent the amount of time that we spend covering algorithms, you might not even know that a good algorithm to solve a problem already exists. You\u2019re going to try to reinvent the wheel,\u201d said Watson.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watson explained through this reinvention process, a programmer will likely come up with something very basic, when a more advanced, more efficient version already exists. This lends a hand to the advantage computer science majors have once they are immersed in the field. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, a position that combines coding and programming with another field may make a bootcamper more suitable for certain jobs. This may include jobs like quantitative marketing or product management. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very common to see technical people transition into product management after gaining a lot of experience,\u201d said Drake, who believes \u201cbootcamps are today\u2013and I expect will be even more tomorrow\u2013opening up options that computer science paths don\u2019t have [for students] when they leave college.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

While the two vehicles to computer science and programming follow different paths and opinions of comparison on the two vary, both are relevant in today\u2019s tech world. As the physical building requires both an architect and builders, as is the world of tech. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou need both levels,\u201d said Watson. He explained that bootcampers are necessary \u201ceven if [they] can\u2019t do the whole design, as long as the company has somebody who can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Your path<\/b><\/h1>\n

So, what\u2019s your path? If you\u2019re set on a career in computer science, take the leap either way. If you\u2019re at the college entering age, get the degree, as a bootcamp isn\u2019t a replacement for an undergraduate degree. And, if you\u2019re set on making a complete career switch later in life, an in-depth computer science education will give you a solid foundation and allow you to progress in the industry. Of course though, you\u2019ll have to take into account the fact that this is much more of a financial and time commitment. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want the most upward mobility within a company, you want the degree,\u201d said Watson.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re in a completely unrelated job and want to make the switch, but aren\u2019t willing to commit to a second round of undergrad, a bootcamp is probably your best choice. Whether you\u2019re able to take on the task full-time or work alongside your coding education, bootcamps offer flexible options. A bootcamp may also be your move if you\u2019re working at a tech company you want to stay in, but want to cross over from say, the sales department or HR, to the more tech-based side of things. In this case, your company may even sponsor you to enroll in a bootcamp. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not about replacing [an undergraduate degree], its about supplementing it,\u201d said Drake.<\/span><\/p>\n

See also: Carving Your Path in Computer Science<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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