I'm not sure about the current job market, as I've heard it's really bad, but I have a bit of personal experience as a software developer. I got a job as a software developer after completing a coding bootcamp a few years ago. You really don't need a CS degree to break into this field (But I'd say you do need a Bachelor's degree at this point). I've seen people in my bootcamp slack channel still landing jobs even with degrees in unrelated fields, even like right now.
When I finished my bootcamp, I went on the job hunt as a college dropout. Initially, the response rate was almost none. Then, I tried to beef up my resume with three projects, one backend project with a focus on horizontal scaling, another as a full-stack application demonstrating my team collaboration skills, and a mobile project that was unfinished.
I also reached out to everyone I knew and asked for referrals. Luckily, one such referral panned out, and I landed a job with one of those companies.
So, in my opinion, another CS degree may not really help you much as you already have an IT degree. Instead, focusing on building a strong portfolio on GitHub and network is way more important. There's also an affordable option like the OMSCS program from Georgia Tech if you really want a master degree (After you get the job). The key here is to showcase your skills and build connections.
Edit: You already have an IT degree, which is more related to CS than most applicants.
When I finished my bootcamp, I went on the job hunt as a college dropout. Initially, the response rate was almost none. Then, I tried to beef up my resume with three projects, one backend project with a focus on horizontal scaling, another as a full-stack application demonstrating my team collaboration skills, and a mobile project that was unfinished.
I also reached out to everyone I knew and asked for referrals. Luckily, one such referral panned out, and I landed a job with one of those companies.
So, in my opinion, another CS degree may not really help you much as you already have an IT degree. Instead, focusing on building a strong portfolio on GitHub and network is way more important. There's also an affordable option like the OMSCS program from Georgia Tech if you really want a master degree (After you get the job). The key here is to showcase your skills and build connections.
Edit: You already have an IT degree, which is more related to CS than most applicants.
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Specialization: Machine Learning
Enrolled: 01/2024 (6 down, 4 to go!)
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Conferred: 09/2023
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