2007-05-04 05:19:57 · 16 answers · asked by Ashlee P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Not if you start your own business.... right?
2007-05-04 05:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by be my Angel :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start off with a college diploma or trade school degree in Computer Science, and then go back at nights for a university degree if you feel it is necessary.
I took computer science courses in high school, then took a three year pre-university program at a local college and got my first job in computers as an operator and technical support analyst in 1989. Eighteen years later, I am still working at the same company and making an above average wage.
However, the way I understand it, some IT companies require either the degree, sufficient experience, or both in today's market.
The other option was already suggested to you by someone else, you can start your own company or freelance and try to make a living that way. If you are good at it, not having the degree should not really makea difference.
2007-05-04 06:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, but having a degree would definitely streamline the process of getting a job. If you're already a competent programmer though, you can get a job based on your skills alone. When you submit a resume, put together a portfolio of programming samples. For instance if you're proficient in C++, write a few sample applications that showcase your talents and include them on a CD with your resume. You'd get even more brownie points if the CD used auto-play to launch an executable file (which you wrote yourself, of course) that would take the viewer on a tour of your accomplishments and specific areas of expertise.
2007-05-04 05:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by P.I. Joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, but you'll have to work a lot harder to get the job and the job will probably pay less (than if you had a degree).
Many places simply have the requirement that programming jobs require some kind of a degree. (Or at least be pursuing a degree, as in the case of co-ops and internships.)
Generally, most people who want to program professionally get a degree in Computer Science.
2007-05-04 05:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. If you can show that you have what it takes, then no. I think one of the contributers to Firefox was a teenager barely in high school.
However, most companies like knowing that you took the time to go to college to be more "well rounded." It shows commitment, a willingness to learn, and your grades show how quickly you are able to learn stuff. It also teaches you the formalities of programming such as proving why the program will work, analyzing the time complexity of an algorithm, software development techniques such as requirements writing and testing and analyzing code.
2007-05-04 05:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by deque 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a degree to be a computer programmer, the most common degree that is associated with it is bachelor in science in computer science.
2007-05-04 05:27:21 · answer #6 · answered by outspoke20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hackers are programmers (in a sense) and many of them have no formal training or degrees yet they are very good at what they do. You may require a degree to get a job. Putting PROFESSIONAL HACKER on a resume will not likely get you hired.
2007-05-04 05:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no.
From my experience, no. I opted for the 'bottom rung of the ladder' career path. Working my way up over time. I was lucky though, and managed to get my potential recognised after a few years and moved up the ladder quite quickly.
In all honesty though, if you can, do the degree. It will put you in better stead for this very competitive field!
2007-05-08 05:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 19:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A degree of determination
2007-05-04 05:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or loads of job experience. And usually you can't get that without the degree.
2007-05-04 05:23:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋