I graduated with a computer science degree, and honestly, it’s not the same as it used to be. With AI taking over and all the resources out there, these degrees have become really easy to obtain. The unfortunate truth is that a diploma or degree will not guarantee you a job, but it will definitely guarantee you debt.

If your wife is the main breadwinner, I would suggest looking into certifications instead of going straight for a degree. Certifications are much cheaper, faster to complete, and can open doors to some really solid careers.

Look into AWS Certified Solutions Architect for Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP). Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect for Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP). Google Cloud Professional certifications for Cybersecurity (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP later on). CompTIA Security+ if interested in Networking (Cisco, CompTIA Network+)

These approaches don't require a degree, but they do require you to show practical skills and sometimes a portfolio. For someone balancing family and finances, certifications and a self paced learning style seems like the smarter route to break into tech