Having a CS degree alone gets you through HR filtering systems because from what I've read - some employers don't even look at your app if the degree box isn't checked. After a fair share of research, I came to the conclusion that a degree > bootcamp in the long run. I know there are various coding bootcamps as well than can prepare you for employment within 6-8 months, for around $10k I believe. For one, Oregon State University offers an online post-bacc computer science program that can be completed as quick as 1-2.5 years, for a total of around $30k. I am aware that there are multiple paths that can lead you into software engineering. I'm taking an intro to python course at a community college and I absolutely love it. It's an in-demand field with high growth in the coming decade, and I feel I have real interest in it. Now as a graduate, I find myself still wanting to break into the tech field. During my second year of college, I wanted to switch to computer science, however, intro classes were almost impossible to get, so I was never able to switch. I wish I had known the job market for bio-related jobs was extremely competitive, but here we are. I am a recent graduate from UC Irvine with a degree in biology. I apologize for the long post, TLDR at the bottom.

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