Online Computer Science Degree

This path is for anyone wishing they had a Computer Science degree but can't afford the money or time to get one from a 4 year college degree. We give you a step-by-step roadmap to get the Computer Science knowledge and skills you need so that you can outperform even the top CS students. You’ll be guided through our curated curriculum of courses, workshops, challenges, and action items to help you make up for not having that CS degree.

Earn on average $110,293 per year

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9 Months

Average time students take to complete this career path.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

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What You'll Learn

  • Make up for not having gone through a Computer Science Degree at a University
  • Learn all the modern skills of a Computer Science graduate + more!
  • Learn about JavaScript, Python and the power of programming languages
  • Dive into different fields like Web Development, AI & Machine Learning, Data Science, Database Administration and Ethical Hacking
  • How to ace all of your interviews, get more job offers and a higher salary
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Beginner
Complete Python Developer in 2025: Zero to Mastery
32 Hours ·346 Lessons Complete Python Developer in 2025: Zero to Mastery
Learn Python from scratch, get hired, and have fun along the way with the most modern, up-to-date Python course on the web.
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The Complete Web Developer in 2025: Zero to Mastery
40 Hours ·401 Lessons The Complete Web Developer in 2025: Zero to Mastery
Learn to code from scratch and get hired as a Web Developer in 2025. This full-stack coding bootcamp will teach you HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Machine Learning & more.
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Intermediate
Master the Coding Interview: Data Structures + Algorithms
21 Hours ·270 Lessons Master the Coding Interview: Data Structures + Algorithms
The ultimate coding interview bootcamp to ace your coding interviews and land your dream job. Learn data structures & algorithms and the exact steps to take to get more interviews, more job offers, and a higher salary.
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Advanced
Master the Coding Interview: System Design + Architecture
4 Hours ·28 Lessons Master the Coding Interview: System Design + Architecture
Become a Senior Engineer. Learn the systems and architecture of web applications. Understand the technologies and trade-offs needed to design the right system.
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Beginner
Prompt Engineering Bootcamp (Working With LLMs): Zero to Mastery
27 Hours ·255 Lessons Prompt Engineering Bootcamp (Working With LLMs): Zero to Mastery
Stop memorizing random prompts. Instead, learn how Large Language Models (LLMs) actually work and how to use them effectively. This course will take you from being a complete beginner to the forefront of the AI world.
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Intermediate
Complete A.I. Machine Learning and Data Science: Zero to Mastery
45 Hours ·390 Lessons Complete A.I. Machine Learning and Data Science: Zero to Mastery
Learn Machine Learning (Artificial Intelligence), Python, Data Science, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Pandas & more. All using the latest in AI!
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Beginner
Complete SQL + Databases Bootcamp
26 Hours ·293 Lessons Complete SQL + Databases Bootcamp
This SQL Bootcamp will teach you SQL, database management, and database design using real-world exercises working with all database types. No experience needed.
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Beginner
DevOps Bootcamp: Learn Linux & Become a Linux Sysadmin
25 Hours ·213 Lessons DevOps Bootcamp: Learn Linux & Become a Linux Sysadmin
This DevOps Bootcamp will take you from an absolute beginner in Linux to getting hired as a confident and effective Linux Sysadmin. Includes Ansible, Docker, IPFS + more!
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Beginner
Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Zero to Mastery
29 Hours ·270 Lessons Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Zero to Mastery
Learn Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing from scratch and master the most modern ethical hacking tools and best practices!
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Intermediate
Rust Programming: The Complete Developer's Guide
20 Hours ·228 Lessons Rust Programming: The Complete Developer's Guide
Learn the Rust programming language from scratch! Learn how to code & build real-world applications using Rust so that you can get hired as a top programmer. No experience needed.
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Beginner
Web3 Masterclass: Blockchain, DApps, DAOs + More
5 Hours ·36 Lessons Web3 Masterclass: Blockchain, DApps, DAOs + More
Learn all about web3, the future of the web! This course will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about web3 including topics like Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, DApps, DAOs, NFTs, + more.
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Learning to Learn [Efficient Learning]
5.5 Hours ·110 Lessons Learning to Learn [Efficient Learning]
Become an efficient learner and best version of yourself. You'll learn scientifically proven strategies, techniques & skills used by the world's top performers!
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Future Proof Yourself: Goal Setting for Your Career
1 Hours ·3 Lessons Future Proof Yourself: Goal Setting for Your Career
Learn how to set strategic, actionable goals, adapt to changing trends, and create a career roadmap that keeps you on track for success.
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Now that you have completed this path, it's time for you to specialize and upgrade your skills into a specific market. You are now at the point where you need to decide what you want to do in your career. Take the career path quiz again and update your answers based on your newfound knowledge from this path. We will generate a new personal career path for you to take based on your new interests and skills.

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Our courses and community have helped 1,000s of Zero To Mastery students go from zero to getting hired to levelling up their skills and advancing their careers to new heights.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

    Meet your instructors

    Your Career Path instructors aren’t just experts with years of real-world professional experience. They have been in your shoes. They make learning fun. They make complex topics feel simple. They will motivate you. They will push you. And they go above and beyond to help you succeed.

    Andrei Neagoie

    Lead Instructor

    Daniel Bourke

    Machine Learning Instructor

    Jayson Lennon

    Rust, Golang & TypeScript Instructor

    Yihua Zhang

    React & System Design Instructor

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    Who is this Online Computer Science Degree Career Path for?

    Anyone who wants a clear step-by-step guide to getting the skills you would get from a University Computer Science Degree from scratch without needing to pay $100,000+ for a fancy piece of paper. On ya, and skills so that you can actually get hired.

    Also, let's be honest. Some of the topics can be a little dry. So, we're even going to have a bit of fun along the way. No way! Crazy right?!

    This Computer Science Career Path is perfect for you if:

    • You don't have a Computer Science degree and can't afford one or don't want to spend $100,000 on one
    • You don't want to waste your valuable time. You want to learn everything needed to learn all Computer Science fundamentals in one place
    • You don't want to learn and take this journey alone. You will learn alongside 100s of other students at your same level and 1,000s more that are just a few steps ahead of you
    • You can handle our amazing sense of humour (it's not spelled wrong, we're Canadian... well, some of us... see what we mean... you've been warned)

    And it's definitely for you if you're sick of:

    • Outdated coding and computer science tutorials
    • Free courses and tutorials that don't go beyond the basics
    • Courses with no community or support system
    • Tutorial hell
    • Feeling like you're going in circles with no clear path or end in sight

    Why get an Online Computer Science Degree?

    Everyone has their own reason(s) as to why they want to get an Online Computer Science Degree and become a Computer Scientist. But here are a few of the best reasons:

    1. Lots of jobs available. As we're writing this, there are over 50,000 Computer Scientist jobs available on Glassdoor (not to mention Linkedin, Indeed or elsewhere). And it isn't going to slow down. From 2019-2029, Computer Scientist job growth is projected to be 15% (vs. ~4% for all jobs). More demand for technology means more demand for Computer Scientists.
    2. High demand = High salary. The average annual salary for a Computer Scientist in the United States is over $102,000.
    3. No degree required. It's possible to get hired as a Computer Scientist without having any college degree. Historically, you needed a Computer Science degree to get hired as a Computer Scientist but times are changing. We're not going to lie, it won't be easy but with demand so high, it's becoming more and more common.
    4. It's super interesting. And rewarding. You get to have a real-world impact. And the work you're doing on a daily basis can have a huge impact on hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people.

    How long does it take to become a Computer Scientist (and complete this Online Computer Science Degree)?

    Everyone is different. So it's hard to give a specific amount of time. The two biggest variables are the number of hours per week you're dedicating to completing the steps in the Career Path and your current experience level.

    Don't hold us to it but here's a rough guideline based on feedback we've received from past ZTM students on how long it takes to become a Computer Scientist:

    1. 20-40 hours a week = 4-6 months. Students who have started from scratch as complete beginners (no matter their age!) and spend a few hours per day.
    2. 40-80 hours a week = 2-3 months. Students who are able to learn basically full-time and/or already have some experience.
    3. 0-10 hours a week = 7-12+ months. Students from all experience levels but are only able to dedicate a few hours a week.

    What’s the ZTM Discord community and how can it help me?

    The ZTM Discord is our exclusive online community for ZTM students, alumni, TAs and instructors.

    How it helps you, short version: Increase the chances that ZTM students achieve their current goals and help them continue to grow throughout their career.

    Longer version: Learning alone is hard. We've all been there. We've all tried to learn new skills and struggled. It can be frustrating, daunting, and just plain challenging, especially if you're trying to change careers.

    We feel strongly that the Zero To Mastery Discord community is an essential part of the learning experience and greatly increases the chances for students to achieve their goals.

    It's crazy to think that Colleges and Coding Bootcamps charge you tens of thousands of dollars to provide you with this type of experience. It doesn't have to be that way!

    In fact, ~20% of ZTM students are also enrolled at a College or in-person Coding Bootcamp but feel like they just aren't getting all of the skills and support they need. But with ZTM, they do.

    Within the Zero To Mastery Discord community, you can:

    • Connect with other Developers, Engineers, Data Scientists, Designers
    • Form study groups and complete ZTM Career Paths and Courses together
    • Ask questions and get advice from other people at your same level as well as more experienced professionals
    • Get feedback on projects
    • Meet other students around the world (and likely even someone from your hometown!)
    • Learn how to answer questions and help other students which will accelerate your own learning
    • Get help from others with questions and exercises
    • Work on coding challenges and real-world open-source projects with other students

    It’s pretty awesome to see many ZTM alumni also active every single day, continuing to engage with the community, give back, and level up their own skills and career.

    Are there any prerequisites for this Career Path?

    A computer (Windows/Mac/Linux) and access to the internet. That's it! No previous experience is needed.

    If you haven't already, take our tech career path quiz. We'll give you our recommendation for which path is the best fit for you.

    How is a Career Path different from a course?

    Career Paths are like a full College curriculum. Our Career Paths give you the exact courses, workshops, challenges, articles and actions to take to go from absolute beginner to getting hired.

    Career Paths start with ensuring you know the foundations from scratch. But they go far beyond by teaching you advanced topics and non-technical skills that are essential for your career but aren't taught in Computer Science Degrees or Coding Bootcamps.

    Courses are more focused. Different courses have different goals. Some courses are a great fit for experienced Developers, Engineers and Programmers who want to level-up their skills in a specific topic or framework. Other courses cover a wider range of topics teaching the foundations and fundamentals for beginners.

    Can I change my Career Path?

    Yes. You can change your Career Path anytime. As a member of Zero To Mastery, you have unlimited access to all ZTM courses, workshops, challenges, articles and other materials needed to complete any of the ZTM Career Paths.

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