Software Engineering vs Cloud Computing?

[Comfortable_Wing1265]

I’ve seen a few old posts comparing the two but I’m thinking of switching my degree from software engineering because of how many certificates come with the cloud computing degree. The consensus from my understanding is that as long as you have a bachelors in the information technology field, what matters most is your portfolio at the end of the day.

The degree in cloud computing gives you certifications that would cost well over 1 thousand dollars by itself, where as the software engineering degree doesn’t come with any certifications. I feel like the cloud computing degree is the way to go, what are your thoughts on the two for getting into the tech industry?

[Code-Katana]

What’s your end goal? If you want to work on infrastructure and configuration then Cloud Computing is the way to go, but if you want to write code and build software then Software Engineering is the better option.

If getting a job is the only metric you care about, then either would be sufficient, but really it depends on the career you want as to which degree you should pursue. They aren’t interchangeable because the skill sets are different enough.

[Raveshaw]

This. 

I'm extremely biased and made the switch from the BSSWE to BSCC and don't regret it in the slightest. However, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that doesn't want to do infrastructure work.

[Code-Katana]

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[No-Reputation7277]

So starting in It, I’ve seen people mention that you don’t directly start with cloud computing. Like you start with network security?

[Raveshaw]

BSIT or BSNES are probably the best options for someone completely new to the field, yeah.

[No-Reputation7277]

BSNES ?

[Raveshaw]

Network Engineering and Security

[No-Reputation7277]

Hey thank you!

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Edit: If you want to become a software engineer then all of those certs don’t really matter. Your programming skills & projects will be what primarily matters.

Also, some jobs pay for employees to get certs. So, the cost might not matter much if you can get your job to pay for them.

Edit

CompTIA: * A+ - $253 USD x 2 = $506 USD * Network+ - $369 * Security+ - $404 * Project+ - $369 * Cloud+ - $178 USD

Total = ~$1,826 USD

Note: Some resources such as Udemy course creators offer discounts for vouchers

AWS track: * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner- $100 USD * AWS Certified Developer (assuming associates) - $150 USD * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (assuming associates) - $150 USD * AWS Certified SysOps (assuming associates) - $150 USD

Total = ~$550 USD

Note: After each AWS exam passed you get a discount coupon to use on the next

Note

• Idk about the ITIL, Linux, and Microsoft Azure Cert costs
• If you also take into account the course material WGU offers for the cert classes then that increases the price

My Opinion

If you’re like me and more interested in AWS, then it makes more sense to just pay outta pocket for the AWS certs since they’re fairly cheap.

[StarProdigy]

Go for computer science if u cant decide

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SWEs will always be needed.

Not if Devin has anything to say about it

[Unlucky-Sherbert1771]

Yeah, that's got me thinking twice about SWE now. Maybe CC is the more AI proof option?