Choosing Between Computer Science VS Cyber Security (College Majors)

Sajjaad Khader May 21, 2025
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🧑‍💻 TRYHACKME Looking to break into Cybersecurity? Check out TryHackMe → https://tryhackme.com/why-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sajjaad_21may_ai Cybersecurity and Computer Science are two of the most popular degrees in Tech. But, are they even worth it? With AI reshaping tech jobs and the market more competitive than ever, we break down the differences in these degrees, and which one can give you a real shot at landing a high-paying role, and which one might leave you unemployed. ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Stay competitive in tech with my newsletter! Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips & advance to propel your growth, and access exclusive resources to enhance your skills and knowledge. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🏆 INTERN SUCCESS ACADEMY The COMPLETE Program for landing an internship at a top tech company in which I help you PERFECT your resume, linkedin, behavioral interview, and technical skills → https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) ⬇️ AZZAM'S SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zamham_ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zamham_ ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 00:00 Computer Science vs Cybersecurity Degrees 00:53 Is a Cybersecurity Degree Worth it? 01:52 What Type of Person Should Go Into Cybersecurity? 02:15 What Type of Person Should Go Into Computer Science? 02:32 Is a Computer Science Degree Worth it? 03:03 Career Paths For a Cybersecurity Degree 03:55 What Skills Do You Need for Red & Blue Teaming? 04:51 Career Paths For a Computer Science Degree 05:52 Using TryHackMe to Learn Cybersecurity 06:40 How Do You Land a Cybersecurity Internship? 08:18 How Do You Land a Computer Science Internship? (Software Engineering, etc.) 09:37 Interview Prep For Cybersecurity Roles 10:44 Interview Prep For Computer Science Roles 12:07 Who Should Not Get a Cybersecurity Degree? 13:03 Who Should Not Get a Computer Science Degree? 13:54 What Are The Top 3 Skills For Cybersecurity Majors? 14:21 What Are The Top 3 Skills For Computer Science Majors? 14:43 What's Important to Know, That a Cybersecurity Degree Won't Teach? 15:53 What's Important to Know, That a Computer Science Degree Won't Teach? 16:34 What Are Internship Salaries Like in Cybersecurity? 17:09 What Are Internship Salaries Like in Computer Science? 18:00 Which Major Are You Going to Pursue?

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