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Ask HN: Makes sense to do Masters in Computer Science after 13 years experience?

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Re: Ask HN: Makes sense to do Masters in Computer Science after 13 years experience?

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I will say that it's not too late, and that learning is always valuable. Now, whether you want to go to a school to learn, that's a harder question. In general, unless you're looking at jobs that require it, or you need the connections that a graduate program might bring, I wouldn't.

And don't worry about 'exponential' personal growth. Linear growth is still growth and it feels better to succeed at a linear goal than fail at an exponential one.

Re: Ask HN: Makes sense to do Masters in Computer Science after 13 years experience?

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For a low-risk way to make this decision, check out programs like Georgia Tech's Online MS in Computer Science. [0] It confers the same degree as the on-campus program at a small fraction of the cost. Take a class while working and if you like it, continue to pursue the MS (either with GT, or you could transfer the credits somewhere else). If not, drop out and you're only out ~$800. [0] http://www.omscs.gatech.edu/

Is 800 what you pay up front? When do you pay the rest, after completion?

What's the cost of the entire program?

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