If u aint going to college or have a rewarding job/career, it's time to pick up a trade brehs :wow:

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I'm going to school for Computer Science in Sept...though i'm leaning more towards Computer Information Technology:patrice:

Yeah do it breh. In my opinion Technology holds more weight than just Computer Science

In Technology, you learn a skill. You can learn about wiring, construct and build a computer, design a computer, learn autoCad

And skills lead to owning your own business :myman:
 

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Yeah do it breh. In my opinion Technology holds more weight than just Computer Science

In Technology, you learn a skill. You can learn about wiring, construct and build a computer, design a computer, learn autoCad

And skills lead to owning your own business :myman:
What is the difference between Technology and Computer Engineering?

My brother is an computer engineer and knows how to build design computers. I think he also has a BS in electrical and computer engineering though and then has a master's in computer only :patrice:
 

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What is the difference between Technology and Computer Engineering?

My brother is an computer engineer and knows how to build design computers. I think he also has a BS in electrical and computer engineering though and then has a master's in computer only :patrice:

Technology vs Engineering are similar, there's some overlap

Engineering is knowing the theory behind what you're working on, and knowing ways to fix and maintain something
Technology is knowing 100% of how something works and how to fix it. Theory is secondary but still important

Computer Engineer knows all the theory behind a computer, building it, troubleshooting, science behind it etc
Computer Technicians knows some theory, but is more focused on the mechanics of a computer.

One example. Technicians would know exactly why a computer is slowing down... Engineers would deduce that the computer is slowing down by lack of performance and cause of the specifications of how the computer was built (RAM, processor speed, pixels, etc). And they would be right.... Technicians would actually go deeper. They would take apart the computer and tell you exactly why the RAM isn't operating right, see if the wiring or belts are susceptible to overheating, know exactly why a hard drive is malfunctioning. And usually uses wrenches, screwdrivers, etc to go in and fix the problem. They can even see the inside and see if you can add extra RAM to make the computer go faster

Engineers would rather build, program, and design a better computer that isn't susceptible to those problems, and find new and inventive ways for that to never happen to a computer again

I mean, you can't go wrong with either. Engineers make more upfront straight out of college like 70K, then obviously make an easy six figures. Technicians (or Technologists) make about 45K coming out, but with 5 years experience can work up to the same six figure amount Engineers make.
Engineers can eventually be big time managers in a corporate setting. Techs usually start self employed or corporate, and can eventually start their own business

For me personally, I rather do the Tech side and start a business, only cause I don't wanna work corporate :yeshrug:
 
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