I am a junior in high school and I am looking at colleges. I know that I want a degree in Information Technology (or the equivalent), but I don't know if it's worth the money to go somewhere like Purdue or Rochester when I could go to a local college for much cheaper (not to mention it's closer).
I am very knowledgeable in IT and I am employed by my school as the Assistant Network Administrator, so is a degree from a prestigious school worth it? From what I can gather, it seems that a college degree only really matters before you have your first job. After that, it's all experience.
Thanks a lot for any advice. The process just seems so overwhelming.
2007-03-04 08:16:40 · 2 answers · asked by firefox15 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Believe when I tell you that companies only care if you can resolve problems in the world of IT.
I know companies who hire non-degree IT personnel who know what they are doing over hiring people with IT degrees but haven't a clue.
Timely performance is key....
2007-03-04 08:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for an associates at a jr college then move on to a higher level school for your bachelors or masters.
2007-03-04 08:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by Shane H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋