Main difference between Comp Sci degree and Soft Comp Eng degree?

[BullyCanadian]

Never really understood what is the difference between the comp sci and prog comp eng. degree's. Which one has a better outlook (for jobs)?

 

[imported_Kensai]

Take both.

 

[MAME]

neither, be an art history major for the best outlook

 

[ArmenK]

Never heard of "prog comp eng." If you are referring to Computer Engineering, that would be more of the hardware side, although there is still programming involved (it's like Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on computers). As for demand, the CS and CE will probably have similar growth. With CS it would be easier to start your own business or do some consulting. With CE you would most likely work for a company.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: ArmenK
With CS it would be easier to remain unemployed or get outsourced unless you get a master's.

 

[BullyCanadian]

well just thinking about switching majors (currently completed 1st year of general Biology was planning on majoring in BIO, but thinking of switching to Comp Sci)., so was wondering with comp engineers, would they have a better chance at jobs I would apply too therefore, leaving me with the lower paying jobs. Also taking concurrent education with whatever I take cause I want to have a B.Ed as well to fall back on as I like to teach, was thinking about just being a teacher, but now having second thoughts

 

[chuckywang]

low level <-- computer eng.

high level <-- computer science

 

[ArmenK]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: ArmenK
With CS it would be easier to remain unemployed or get outsourced unless you get a master's.

I know plenty of CS guys that got 50k starting (last year) with a bachelors. Of course most of them are with defense companies, but that is mostly due to the area (Los Angeles).

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: ArmenK
With CS it would be easier to remain unemployed or get outsourced unless you get a master's.

If you suck at CS and only went into it for the prospective money, and had no interest in nor passion for the subject, that's true.

 

[kobymu]

the eng. part.

do you want to be an Engineer (B.Sc) or are you willing to settle for a B.A

Which one has a better outlook (for jobs)?

generally the Engineer degree.
can you be more specific about the jobs you are looking for?

 

[Cattlegod]

one you are a wannabe engineer, the other you are an engineer.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: ArmenK
With CS it would be easier to remain unemployed or get outsourced unless you get a master's.

If you suck at CS and only went into it for the prospective money, and had no interest in nor passion for the subject, that's true.

winnar

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: ArmenK
With CS it would be easier to remain unemployed or get outsourced unless you get a master's.

If you suck at CS and only went into it for the prospective money, and had no interest in nor passion for the subject, that's true.

winnar

I don't understand these ppl who think EE/CE > *. From a programming stand, which is what most companies need support in your EE and CE's don't have the skillsets. Even most CS grads unless picking up alot along the way are total n00bs.

It is impossible for my job line to be outsourced, I need to be able to be right there that instant to apply a programming change or offer similar support, even if it's unjamming a printer or showing someone how to use the videoconference room. As / if we grow large enough I am sure some IS/IT outsourcing could be possible.

The funny thing is now we are growing at a rate that a lot of our outsourced people are being hired full time. We now have a full-time phone guy.

I think a lot of these guys end up in pure phone support or are just coders that get the specs and do it. In those cases, you can be anywhere in the world.