Pursuing CS Degree at 33 - starting from 0

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SNHU is a solid choice, but it has the disadvantage of taking longer and costing more than the other options - just over $10k and 8-10 months, assuming you max transfers and courseload. It's also not CBE, so there is work to turn in throughout each 8-week course, and it's not self-paced. However, the curriculum seems to fall between TESU and WGU, so it's pretty good, the structure can be good for students who don't do well with self-paced, and the non-proctored quizzes and exams are very important for those with test anxiety.

I will say that the UMPI + TESU combo could end up being a similar amount of work as either the WGU degree or the SNHU degree. So all things considered, WGU may be your best option if you're trying to maximize how much you learn in your chosen major. Again, their Software Engineering degree is a great choice if you're more interested in applied skills than in systems and theory. Every degree has its pros and cons, so basically find one that seems like it fits and go for it. Or be silly like me and get a bunch of them.