Computer science degrees can be a great way to start a career in coding — but, they’re not the best fit for everyone. We’ve taken a look at a few of the comparisons and contrasts between CS degrees and one of their alternatives, coding bootcamps. Check out coding bootcamps vs CS degrees below!
How much to CS degrees cost?
Average cost of a computer science degree: $167,9682
Average salary of a computer science graduate: $84,0001
Average length of computer science degree: 4 years2
How diverse are CS degree programs?
Amount of female students in computer science degree programs: 19%3
Amount of non-white students in computer science degree programs: 38%4
How much do coding bootcamps cost?
Average cost of a coding bootcamp: $12,6433
Average salary of a coding bootcamp graduate: $70,6983
Average length of a coding bootcamp: 12 weeks5
How diverse are coding bootcamps?
Amount of female students in coding bootcamps: 34%3
Amount of non-white students in coding bootcamps: 34%3
1 - https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_(BS_%2F_BSc)%2C_Computer_Science_(CS)/Salary
2 – https://www.collegecalc.org/majors/computer-science/
3 – https://www.coursereport.com/reports/coding-bootcamp-job-placement-2018
4 – https://www.wired.com/story/computer-science-graduates-diversity/
5 – https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/complete-guide-24-coding-bootcamps