Should I get a master degree in computer science in either computing system or Machine learning /u/Gabriel_Fono CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone,

I’m feeling a bit stuck and would love some advice.

I was a self taught in the beginning but now I want to give some credit to my knowledge and career.

I graduated with a degree in civil engineering back in 2016 and worked as a structural engineer for two years. After moving to the USA, I decided to teach myself programming—and I absolutely fell in love with C++ and Java.

Since then, I’ve built some side projects that are now running ads, and I’ve been working as a full-stack engineer. Initially, I handled both frontend and backend work for about six months, but my role eventually shifted entirely to backend development. Now, I primarily work with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS ( mostly making sure the code is promoting to other environment like TEST,UAT, PREPROD , ETC ) for the past three years.

To deepen my knowledge, I’ve taken Udemy courses in Algorithms, Data Structures (which I really enjoyed), but haven’t really grant leetcode like crazy and Operating Systems (my absolute favorite).

I recently interview with three companies but only got one offer for a mid level backend engineer but I am still on the clearance process and it is not guaranteed.

Before this year ends, I want to set a new goal for next year: pursuing an online master’s degree in computer science. I’m considering specializing in Computing Systems (which aligns well with my daily work) or Machine Learning and AI (which is sort of trends today).

Would you recommend Georgia Tech for an online master’s program?
Has anyone here earned a master’s degree online or transitioned from a bachelor’s in a different field to a master’s in computer science?
is it any advantages of doing master degree ?
Do you all think I have higher chances to get accepted into the program ? Also bachelor degree in my country is three years but four years in the USA.

I’d really appreciate your thoughts, feedback, or advice!

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m feeling a bit stuck and would love some advice.

I was a self taught in the beginning but now I want to give some credit to my knowledge and career.

I graduated with a degree in civil engineering back in 2016 and worked as a structural engineer for two years. After moving to the USA, I decided to teach myself programming—and I absolutely fell in love with C++ and Java.

Since then, I’ve built some side projects that are now running ads, and I’ve been working as a full-stack engineer. Initially, I handled both frontend and backend work for about six months, but my role eventually shifted entirely to backend development. Now, I primarily work with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS ( mostly making sure the code is promoting to other environment like TEST,UAT, PREPROD , ETC ) for the past three years.

To deepen my knowledge, I’ve taken Udemy courses in Algorithms, Data Structures (which I really enjoyed), but haven’t really grant leetcode like crazy and Operating Systems (my absolute favorite).

I recently interview with three companies but only got one offer for a mid level backend engineer but I am still on the clearance process and it is not guaranteed.

Before this year ends, I want to set a new goal for next year: pursuing an online master’s degree in computer science. I’m considering specializing in Computing Systems (which aligns well with my daily work) or Machine Learning and AI (which is sort of trends today).

Would you recommend Georgia Tech for an online master’s program?
Has anyone here earned a master’s degree online or transitioned from a bachelor’s in a different field to a master’s in computer science?
is it any advantages of doing master degree ?
Do you all think I have higher chances to get accepted into the program ? Also bachelor degree in my country is three years but four years in the USA.

I’d really appreciate your thoughts, feedback, or advice!

Thanks!