Computer Science Degree Needed

[rachel83az]

Around here, a WGU degree in Computer Science or Software Development is mainly suggested at people who have significant experience in the field of CS or SD already. It sounds like you have none at the moment, so a WGU degree may be a struggle. The certificates can be particularly brutal, though you do already have the CompTIA A+ and that helps a bit. WGU isn't a bad choice, but they certainly don't fit everyone's needs.

Another option would be to complete a Computer Science degree through TESU. For someone with little/no actual experience in programming, a TESU degree won't be easy either, but it will almost certainly be easier and faster than WGU. Unlike WGU, you can transfer in everything except for the last 6 credits to TESU. You would need some RA (or RA-equivalent) credit, but that can be done cheaply/easily/quickly, especially if you have tuition reimbursement.

There is also SNHU. They're more expensive than TESU, but may still be cheaper than 1.5-2 years at WGU. They're also not exactly "learn at your own pace" for the last 30 credits, unlike TESU and WGU. So they're probably not the best choice for you, but I thought I would mention them anyway.