I’m not sure if this should be posted here. If it should go in the open thread please let me know. I figured this could be an interesting conversation, since many people on lesswrong seem to be programmers.
I am currently researching the difference/ pros-cons of pursuing a computer science degree versus a software engineering degree. By “software engineering” I mean an accredited 4 year engineering program that allows a student to become a p.eng. My understanding is that computer science is more theoretical and mathematical and studies things like algorithms, data strictures, complexity and computability, while engineering is concerned with the practical design,development, testing, and production of software.
I’m wondering what kind of jobs each degree can lead to, and if one is more optimal than the other in terms of:
1) short term salary
2) long term salary
3) promotability (job ladder climbing)
I’m sure there are more useful and relevent questions which I do not even know to ask. If there is anything you think might be a good question that others (or you) can answer, please let me know and I’ll add it into the OP.
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Hello,
I’m not sure if this should be posted here. If it should go in the open thread please let me know. I figured this could be an interesting conversation, since many people on lesswrong seem to be programmers.
I am currently researching the difference/ pros-cons of pursuing a computer science degree versus a software engineering degree. By “software engineering” I mean an accredited 4 year engineering program that allows a student to become a p.eng. My understanding is that computer science is more theoretical and mathematical and studies things like algorithms, data strictures, complexity and computability, while engineering is concerned with the practical design,development, testing, and production of software.
I’m wondering what kind of jobs each degree can lead to, and if one is more optimal than the other in terms of:
1) short term salary
2) long term salary
3) promotability (job ladder climbing)
I’m sure there are more useful and relevent questions which I do not even know to ask. If there is anything you think might be a good question that others (or you) can answer, please let me know and I’ll add it into the OP.
Thanks!