u/mathaneus wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
Sorry, I know this thread is a little older now. Still, I would like your perspective on how you rank 2 year post-bacc computer science degree programs relative to programs like Codesmith, Hackbright, Rithm, and Launch School + Capstone. I am specifically referring to programs li
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
I'm biased from my FAANG-ish background but I think the ideal is still a top tier CS program (top 10 or 20 from US World News). After that I'm not sure because those programs are the sure things where recruiters are lining up to hire people. Anything else and it takes a little bit of luck and determination.
Of the ones you mention, Launch School capstone is the most selective and has consistently strong placement rates.There are a lot of people going to WGU but it's unclear that that will result in jobs or not. People primarily go to get a degree for cheap but I suspect they also do other things and are a part of other programs too to get jobs