Thinking of doing computer science masters online from places like ASU or georgia tech.. will it help me become a software engineer or data scientist? Does it even matter if it’s online? Kinda confused . I’m planning to do a software engineer bachelor degree before that.
Hey Richa! Online master’s from ASU or Georgia Tech—both are solid programs! Honestly, when it comes to landing a software engineer or data scientist role, employers mostly care about your experience and the projects you’ve worked on. Since you’re already planning to do a bachelor’s in software engineering, if you build some cool projects—be it apps, machine learning models, or data science work—that alone can open doors to great jobs. Your internships, past roles, or any impact you’ve made will weigh a ton, too.
A master’s degree will definitely be a nice bonus! It can help you stand out, maybe negotiate a better salary, or even set you up for promotions down the road. Online vs. in-person does make a huge difference but do what is feasible for you.