Do You Need a Degree to Get a Programming Job?

[kerryjoy]

In tech, skills often speak louder than degrees—projects, GitHub activity, and real-world problem-solving can outshine a diploma. Still, some companies cling to tradition. Do you think that’s changing for good?

 

[Augusta]

No, a degree is not always required to get a programming job. While a computer science degree can be beneficial, many successful programmers are self-taught

 

[Cpvr]

In tech, skills often speak louder than degrees—projects, GitHub activity, and real-world problem-solving can outshine a diploma. Still, some companies cling to tradition. Do you think that’s changing for good?

No, you don't need a degree to get a programming job. you can learn how to code with various courses that are available online for free and get certified. These carry more weight than a diploma. Certifications are highly important.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

No, you don't need a degree to get a programming job. you can learn how to code with various courses that are available online for free and get certified. These carry more weight than a diploma. Certifications are highly important.

You need to buy connect on upwork and bid for jobs to get programming job. Free mode has gone.

 

[eLdavis]

At the end of the day, i believe it depends on where you are trying to secure a job from. If it's a company, then they might likely need a degree.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

At the end of the day, i believe it depends on where you are trying to secure a job from. If it's a company, then they might likely need a degree.

Add to being someone socialist and could be integrated in a team, they focus especially for this point, not only degree and knowledge, it is not enough criticea.

 

[freelancermaria]

It is not always necessary to have a degree for a programming job. Many companies, especially online, hire programmers who do not have a college degree. However, it can be an advantage.

 

[Tray59]

You don't really need a degree to get a programming job it's better you get yourself well trained on some field and some organization offer training on this so you can get yourself well trained after attending those training you can use your skills to work in any establishment

 

[Augusta]

Though it is not bad to have the degree but it is not compulsory you need the skills to do the job

 

[Min George]

The last thing that an employer for a tech related job would ask you is a paper certificate. It is irrelevant to a programmer.

 

[Nomad]

programming is skill based job. However, if you have a certificate it will be easier for you to convince your client.

 

[Augusta]

No, a college degree is not necessary to get a programming job, but it can significantly increase your chances of being hired, especially for your first job

 

[Stardom22]

For sure a degree is not required for one to earn the programming job. Nowadays we have very useful online learning platforms that one can self learn and get started with the venture seamlessly.