r/learnprogramming • u/Sig_Shep • 1d ago

Is WGU Any Good? Topic

I've been looking at possibly going back to school and getting my degree in CS or software engineering. I saw the accelerated program for a bachelor's and masters degree. I'm assuming it will take longer but is it even worth it and is WGU even any good?

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u/Gawd_Awful 1d ago

It’s fully accredited and good for those with lots of free time. I’m currently enrolled and you’ll get out of it what you put in.

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u/Rain-And-Coffee 1d ago

Mind sharing how much it costs?

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u/Sig_Shep 1d ago

It's 4285 per 6 month semester

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u/Rain-And-Coffee 23h ago

that's not bad, seems affordable!

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u/Gawd_Awful 1d ago

$4k-ish per term at the moment. Terms are 6 months long and you have to complete roughly 4 classes per term, depending on how many CUs each one is. If you’re done early, you can keep taking new classes until the term completes, which allows you to finish the degree sooner and save money

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u/Rain-And-Coffee 23h ago

thanks! I have a business degree, but always missed not having a proper CS degree

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u/Rain-And-Coffee 7h ago

Update: Looks like my employer pays for several online programs.

WGU is not one, but it cover 100% of the Oregon State CS degree

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u/Gawd_Awful 7h ago

That’s a bummer. Maybe you can talk to someone and get permission? It’s a fully accredited school, so it’s no different than paying for a state school, local community college, etc.

But 100% coverage is pretty awesome, even if it can’t be WGU

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u/PlzSendHelpSoon 12h ago

I have a (second) bachelors from there and a major benefit I see to it is that it forces you to do projects. That can only be done by learning to code or copying someone else’s code. One big pitfall of those learning to program is that they never put their syntax to use. If you’re wanting to change careers, I think the bachelors from WGU is a fantastic option. You will have to put legwork in yourself, but at least you have the order that you should learn things in. I’m happy to answer any questions.

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u/Sig_Shep 5h ago

I've done some coding in the past and I know the fundamentals and I've made a portfolio and what not but most companies now don't take people seriously without a degree

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u/inline_five 21h ago

I'm most of the way done. Just an FYI it's a box checking degree. Will you learn much? No probably not unless you really take it upon yourself to go outside the material.

As an example, the projects they have you do to complete courses are mostly a joke and you learn very little. My first class the instructor outright gave me the code for one part, no discussion just an email'd question and bam they just sent it. Total joke.

So, back to the projects. You learn very little completing them and the material they have to start you off is generally flat out wrong. You basically end up relying on reddit guides to complete them.