Associate Degree Computer Networking...What Can I do.?

Question

Ok.

So just graduated High School, and I am suppose to be going to a 4 year college in the Fall. I will probably go atleast the first semester regardless of what I end up doing next year, because I have all the money I need this first year...

anyways

I have always had an interest in Computers, but I don't want to get a BA in Computer Science...because 1. Computer Science doesn't interest me all that much, and 2. I am not a strong math student.

My interest is more in IT and Computer Repair. So I am thinking I might go to a local Tech College and get an Associates in Computer Networking....and then get the different certifications like MSCE, Comptia A+, MSCA and various ones of that nature. I also want to get Apple Certification.

Ok so anyways.

Is this a smart idea at all. and what could I eventually do as a career, and would I always be stuck with some entry level position since I didn't get a BA.

Thanks

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Answer 1

I definitely disagree with the guy above me. Most Network jobs I have interviewed for in the last 3 years requirements were CCNA, NET+, A+ certifications and a HIGH SCHOOL degree (not so much A+ though). A BA in computers is no longer required. Although, you will start off making more money with the more schooling you have completed. The number one thing I was told at these interviews was "You NEED certs to get yourself the interview, but when you get here you better know what your talking about"

I definitely recommend studying for your A+ and Net+ now. Also, I've learned more through internships then I did in a book and definitely more then Ive learned in the classroom. Some internships will even help pay for school and your certs. Thats how I got most of mine.

Answer 2

I find that certificates don't matter as much as they used to. You're MUCH better off with a BS than an MSCE or A+ certification. If you don't care for math that much (I'm a Comp Sci grad student) then let me reccomend MIS (Management Information Systems). Less math, more networking and business aspects of Computer Science. Worth a look into... and good luck!