Careers after TESU Degree

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Unfortunately, the answer to "most success" on this forum is going to be based almost entirely on the two degrees that students are able to get cheaply/easily/quickly: Computer Science and BSBA Computer Information Systems. The Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Cloud Computing degrees get almost no interest on these forums because of how expensive and time-consuming they are for students who don't have full tuition reimbursement. At $545 per credit for out-of-state students, the Cybersecurity degree is pushing $30k in tuition for most visitors to this forum to take just the AOS courses. Ouch!

This doesn't mean that the Cybersecurity degree is bad, by any means, it just means that we don't hear about it.

For those who graduate from TESU with the BACS or BSBA CIS, most don't return to the forum. They come here for one thing (help with their degree) and then leave. It happens. Of those who return, I don't think anyone has ever said that their degree hasn't helped them in some way. They might have gotten a promotion, gotten into their dream grad school, or changed careers. But getting a TESU degree has generally been a net positive for everyone who leverages it correctly.

And that's the key: leveraging it. You need to be able to network and write a good resume that showcases your experience. Along those lines, I would strongly urge you to consider by starting with a Coursera certificate or two, as linked above. The IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional, for instance, is free through The American Dream Academy. It doesn't provide that many useful TESU credits, but it'd be a low-risk way to confirm if Cybersecurity interests you or if you'd rather go off in a different direction. If you do decide that you want Cybersecurity, you can also use the certificate on your future resume.

you make some great points! You are right, I should start with a certificate or intro course to see even if I am compatible with what I plan on studying. Any advice for any free Computer Science certificates or intro courses to see if it interests me?