Computer Science vs Cyber Security Degree (2022)

My problem is I’m in my 40s now. I was in the IT Field for over 15 years then switched careers back in 2015 after being let go from the company I was with then. I needed a job and a change so I got into Residential Construction Management since I was doing flips on the side during my time working as a Sys Admin. I currently make $100K a year as a Construction Manager but I can’t even seem to get a desktop support role now. I can’t stomach going back to school in my 40s just to make less than what I’m making now. Any advise….

I have a masters degree in textile engineering and I’m looking forward to switching into IT world . Should I do another masters in cyber security or computer science? I already started coding in python and have adequate knowledge in Django.

I have a bachelors and masters in business but looking at as associate degree in cybersecurity at our community college. What are your thoughts on just doing a 2 year degree in cyber security?

Currently about to get my AS for CS. Just started getting a bigger interest in cyber. Worried i wasted two years of schooling now

Guys what best ??

Computer science then master Cyber security .
Or
Cyber security then master Cyber security.

What is your choice??

And what you think petter?

WOW! I learned to code and obtained an associates for full stack dev and it was insane but a great set of skills, now going into obtaining my cybersecurity bachelors VERY happy to find this video made a few months ago and what you stated is so true about cyber. I started coding 2 years ago and CS was popular and now cyber seems to be where its at. Thanks for the video!!!

As someone in IT I see both worlds am going to Go back and get a bachelor's degree and its gonna be Computer science or Computer networking and not Cyber security.
And this is because at work(fortune 500) it feels like the Networking People are so much more needed Because they tend to double as security as well forex ample with doing things like building a vpn Tunnel and configuring a firewall.
whereas cyber security it feels like Tools are incorporating good security components and forcing good security practices unto the users which means that the Cyber security Hype will die down than go up.
And with COMP sci you get to create the Tools that all the other IT fields use
so I would rank them like this and you can always learn all to be honest.
1 Networking
2 computer science
3 cyber security

thank you. i love coding but am highly interested in cybersecurity. this helped a lot

Can i get into cyber security with a computer engineering degree???

I am almost 2 semesters from completing my Bachelors's in Computer Science...is still good for me to get into Cyber Security with this degree?? and are there any tools I need to be able to get into the field after graduation like internships? Certificates?

Ryan, thank you for the explanation. The way you instated, I am paraphrasing here "looking at today you're making more money as a software/computer science, looking in the next 2-5 year". I was a little insecure of the idea I'll be regretting the desicion on majoring in Cyber Security.

Hi Ryan Crandall, Thank you for explaining everything crystal clear.

Makes sense

What are your thoughts on a CyberSecurity degree vs. Information Technology? Also if you have the time, what do you think about Bellevue University's cybersecurity curriculum?

great video!!!

Hello thank you for making this video. I hope you can help by directing me. I enjoy problem solving, conducting investigations, looking for clues, finding out who is the suspect and the victims. I love conducting audits also. I have in bank management for over a 15 years. However I am reading to make a switch from a bank manager to a cyber security position. Could you please advise me about what position would be a better fit for me based on my experience? Thank you in advance.

How about a masters degree in cyber security vs management information systems

Holy shit, absolutely amazing video from someone with experience, thank you very much!

Fantastic

Hi Ryan, I am a psychology major considering going to school for cybersecurity. My major has given me the skills to observe objectively and take a path towards discovery and implementation. However, I want to take this further and incorporate tools into my work to prepare myself for a degree in cybersecurity, do you have any foundational recommendations I can do on my own? I recall you suggesting coding as something that is resourceful for such field. Thank you for any help you may offer.

What is your say now with Ai like chat gpt coming out???

those heels are killer btw

How would USC - Cyber Security be as per your opinion.

Hey Ryan,

I love cyber security, I've never work in the field sadly but I would like to transition to it. From many moons I've been a fan of CTFs and I am doing medium to hard boxes in different free platforms. Using kali as my main OS. I know I should transform this passion as my main job but here's where I need input from guys like you.

What would you do in your shoes.
Also sending my resume over for tweaks. Thank you kindly.

Computer Science all the way! Just pick up the certs you need what ever field you want to specialize in.

I currently work in architecture but I'm considering changing fields and doing a master's in information technology to get into the industry then a graduate diploma in AI. How employable is this route compared to a bachelor's degree in computer science?

I start school next month for my BS in Computer science, and I’m certified in Data Analysis. How do you think that field will play out in the future? I have thought about Cyber Security but I’m obtaining a degree in CS since its a good well known degree to have in tech. Could someone with a CS degree not enter Cyber Security?

Makes sense thank you for this!

Thanks man this vid cleared a lot up for me.

Great information here. I actually didn't expect your final answer to be what it was. Now im on to see what the best tool you recommend in your pinned post Dexterous X

What do you think about Bachelors in CS and Master's in Cybersecurity? 🤔

Hi, I am a software engineer in India, I would like to do masters in US or Australia but little confused about CS and Cybersecurity. The problem is that I have done Aeronautical engineering in BTech. Which Master should I do

I'm a bit curious, but how would you easily be making 70K if not more with a bachelors in cyber. A lot of the jobs that I tried looking into typically required several years of experience as well as a degree. I was curious if you could sum this up. I could only assume it would be an "and/or" situation yet it didn't say that in the description.

I know nothing most i ever done was technical support for IBEX call center, where can start if both these carreers out of my league 😐

Thank you sir, but i have a qst, what's the difference between information security and cyber security?

Hello. I have a BS in psychology and would like to change careers . What would earn me more money a masters in software engineering or a masters in cyber security

Thank you for the great content! I'm deciding in going back to college. However, I am not sure what route to take. I was thinking Bachelors in Computer Science and Masters in Cyber Security? If not, Please explain why I should get Cyber Security Bachelors and Masters. Don't Computer Science has more job industry? Please help me decide. Thank you

Is BS in Computing can lead to a Cyber Security job?

Awesome

I am not very tech-wise or have any experience with coding. I find cybersecurity interesting because I like to understand the vulnerability of the tech world. For right now I'm starting my major with computer science but I find it quite challenging. Should I switch my major to cybersecurity, or should I find a more easier path?

Hey Ryan, I’m currently a second year computer science student who is looking to change to cybersecurity due to my dislike of coding. Do you think I should stick with comp sci anyways because I could switch to cyber later in my career? Or just make the switch now?

Hey , i was doing my computer science bachelor degree . I am in 2nd year right now but i am going to leave it and change my bachelor's into cyber security.would that be okay? And how will I gain experience as in cyber security ?

One of the coming trends is that for programmers to have admin level access to corporate computers they must have a Cyber Security certification. The certification is a breeze for those that understand computers at a technical level the way software engineers do. Get the engineering degree and the rest is a piece of cake.

Younger and less sure about career? Get a degree in computer science. Further into career and sure you want to be in infosec? Go with the cyber degree. After a number of years experience it will not matter.

Boot camp and unbranded carts are like cheap attendance awards and will do little to help you get a job. .

What would be the smartest path for someone with a humanities Bachelors looking to make a career change into cybersecurity? Get a new bachelors, or get certs?

ECPI? For profit frowned upon? Interested in cyber security information security

quick question.
what would you reccomend between a bachelor in Information Technology or cyber security?

he definitely look like someone who plays wow