if you do CISCO certs.. all the way up to CCIE or the highest one is that equal,less, or better than degree?

Question

what is the comparision between a A+,net+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE... compared to someone with A+,net+, CCNA , computer science degree?

Answer 1

A+ & Net+ aren't even in the running. A good starting point but will only get you a VERY entry-level position.

A CCIE will usually earn more than a PhD in comp sci. Even without any degree at all.

A year's real-world experience is worth about the same as a year in college. 4 years experience = Bachelor's degree, 6 = Master's, etc. I've got a CCNA along with a number of other vendor-specific certs, 20 years of experience, and make more than most college professors. Two years of college, but no degree.

Answer 2

A+ < Net+ < ccn ADministrator < ccn Professional < CC Internetwork Expert ..

Any cisco cert with a degree is $$$ as long as you have some experience and you know what the hell your doing.. A+ with net+ and security+ w/ a degree/experience is pretty good and alot easier to do..

Answer 3

for CompTIA certifications like A+ N+
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompTIA#A.2B

for CISCO Certifications like CCNA CCNP CCIE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ccna

CCIE is the highest one.
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_certification_overview.html