Is a computer science degree worth getting in the US? How much does the average person make?

After hearing about all the outsourcing going on (India), I've been having second thoughts about a Computer Science degree. Is the major worth it and will it still hold value in the next couple decades? How much is the average person with a masters in Computer Science making and doing what job? Also, how hard does it get? Does it get to the point where everything is so abstract that most students don't get what's going on? Thanks.

Is a computer science degree worth getting in the US? How much does the average person make?
Most of your questions have so many variables involved that you shouldn't expect any kind of simple answer. The truth is, it varies for everyone. As far as careers go, Computer Science is in high demand and there's a lot you can do with such a talent. How much someone makes can vary quite a bit. I know Jr. Programmers who get about 50 thousand a year, but then people straight out of school may start at around 40. With experience, luck, and a few good choices, you can move up fairly quickly. I know programmers who work in SQL that make around 150 thousand a year.





It also depends on what kind of programming you do and how valuable that skill is for the particular company you work for.





As for how hard it gets, that's completely subjective. I never had any trouble with any of my classes, but I guess I had a mind for it. Some people struggle and it's not for them. The only way to find out is to start taking classes and decide then. There's very little abstract stuff though. Programming isn't about abstract concepts unless you get into Cryptology or Artificial Intelligence.





Standard programming is about giving you tools that logically make sense so you can build your software.
Reply:even in antartica worth .decades USA ? milleniums yes till the end will come if wil come .
Reply:Yes, by the time you graduate from the Uni the economy would have changed- Economic cycles. If you don't think the outcome is good, you can also get a minor in business.