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Ask HN: Any good online CS / CE / etc. bachelors that's arent scams?

• rcavezza 7y ago
  I would start with these: https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-bachelors-computer-science/ https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-bachelors-co... Scroll past the ads that mention the "schools" you mentioned, and take a look at the list that starts with the University of Florida's program at number one. I'm not personally familiar with the schools on the list above; however, I am currently going through Harvard's extension school for a graduate degree in software engineering. This has worked out well for me thus far. They also offer an undergraduate degree. You can find information about that one here https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/bachelor-liberal-arts-degree/degree-requirements https://www.extension.harvard.edu/academics/bachelor-liberal...
• samtimalsina 7y ago
  WGU has been recommended a few times on HN. Worth checking out.
  • OldHand2018 7y ago
    I've known a few people that attended WGU. Like all online options, you need to be strongly self-motivated to succeed. Their education model is different from most universities that you will encounter. A class more or less takes as long as it needs. Once you have demonstrated that you can satisfy the requirements for passing, you pass and move on. If you have a lot of experience in a certain area, this can be a wonderful way to accumulate credits. If you are looking for the "college experience", you'd probably want to look elsewhere, but if you have a need for a degree for career advancement or grad school, it appears to be very worthwhile. Keep in mind that it is a real public university accredited by the same board as Washington and Oregon. It's not a joke by any means.
• whoback 7y ago
  I'm a current student in the Harvard Extension School concentrating in CS and can answer any questions you have. Edit: Should say for the record the Harvard program is not a scam, highly reputable (Harvard), classes / professors are the best I've ever encountered, students range from duds to awe inspiring as most places do.
  • OldHand2018 7y ago
    Are you doing the undergrad or graduate program and do you live in the Cambridge area? I am in the graduate program and agree that it has been excellent so far (about halfway done). In my most recent course I ended up presenting my final project at a well-known conference and have been working with the professor on another research project over the summer. Despite being in my mid-40s I am now considering a doctoral degree. I think it shows that you are not a "lesser" student that snuck in the back door, you are a Harvard student with the same potential and ability to achieve if you work hard and want to make the most of the experience.
    • rcavezza 7y ago
      That's pretty cool! I'm also going through the graduate program. I'm two classes in and I'm taking two this semester. Any chance you'd want to grab coffee and talk about the program? I'd love to hear about your experiences and the project you presented.
      • OldHand2018 7y ago
        I'm not local to the Boston area but the next time I am in the area I would be happy to talk!
      • whoback 7y ago
        Hey Bob I'm local. Not going through the grad program (undergrad) but would still be down to grab a coffee and chat. Shoot me an email: whoback [at] g.harvard.edu
    • whoback 7y ago
• kcao 7y ago
  University of London's BSc in CS should be relatively reputable - https://london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science https://london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science
• gedy 7y ago
  Oregon State has one, geared toward a second bachelor's: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/computer-science/ https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate...
• boespflr 7y ago
  Graduated from Oregon state CS online not too long ago, not the best but not a scam either.
• unknown_orbit 7y ago
  The University of Missouri Rolla is a highly regarded engineering school. They have a distance graduate program: https://dce.mst.edu/credit/degrees/computerscience/index.html https://dce.mst.edu/credit/degrees/computerscience/index.htm... For what it's worth their graduate engineering programs are rated #22 on US News: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/missouri-university-of-science--technology-OENG0076/engineering https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/missouri-u...
• eddof13 7y ago
  https://csc.uis.edu/online-undergraduate-admission https://csc.uis.edu/online-undergraduate-admission I think the actual degree doesn't have an online designation
• adeelanwar 7y ago
  Harvard Extension. If you keep over a 3.5 you have the option to take the same classes as Harvard College Students for your entire time at Harvard.
• baccredited 7y ago
  >any decent online bachelors programs for fields like CS Are you looking for a degree or a job? If looking for a job, take a look at: https://lambdaschool.com/ https://lambdaschool.com/