Academic fresh start or no?

[rachel83az]

I think that they're probably about equal in that regard. But there's no guarantee that you'll get a job in your specific field. Someone who did software dev might wind up getting a job as a network admin, someone who did cybersecurity could wind up landing a job as a programmer. I wouldn't worry too much; a tech degree gets you a higher chance of a job period. Pick the one that appeals to you the most and just go for it!

But, if you're really, really looking for an answer, I think a generic CS or IT degree has the greatest chance of being "understood" by the widest number of employers. Not all employers know what Cloud Computing is or even know if they need someone who knows about Cloud Computing. But they'll understand that they need "a computer person". So, they'll hire someone with a computer degree.