Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by reillyse 1183 days ago
There is a huge divide between Europe and the US on this front. Because degrees are so expensive in the US the expectation is that you are going to pay for that with the shiny job you get as a result of the degree.

In Europe where third level is far cheaper, it's more looked upon as continuing education. The way in the US people look at high school. Sure you'd like to get a job after, but it's really just a stepping stone to your career and not a huge financial investment that needs to be repayed.
1 comments
re-thc 1183 days ago
Either way that doesn't mean it's made for "the job market". All it entails is you were sold a false premise just like how bootcamps promise of 6 figure salaries after a week of training...

It's still made for those that want to be educated.

link
exnihilo21 1183 days ago
>Either way that doesn't mean it's made for "the job market".

In the Netherlands the have, for example, the Hoger Beroep Onderwijs (HBO), which translates to Higher Professional Education. It is exactly tailored for the job market.

link
re-thc 1183 days ago
> HBO

HBO sounds more like a vocational system that provides diplomas vs a bachelor degree in reference to universities in this discussion.

This type of system definitely exists in many places but I just assume it's out of scope as we're talking about in reference to CS graduates i.e. bachelor courses.

link