There are few different things that you should consider when deciding if a degree in computers or information technology is right from you; and this is coming from someone who pursued a degree in computer science himself.

1.) How comfortable are you in higher mathematics.

If you are not comfortable with higher mathematics such as calculus or analytic algebra you may not want to pursue an education in information technology from a four year college. Most colleges and universities are looking for a student who is as great of an abstract and analytical thinker than they are with approaching traditional electronics and computer programming concepts. You may be an expert in Java-Script or a guru in Visual Basic, but if you cannot master advanced physics 3 you aren't going to acquire that degree from the four year of your choice. This is an instance where you may want to pursue the degree from a two year school or an electronics institute is preferable, with a focus on passing an exam to acquire certification in networking such as the MCSE or one in Novell.

2.) Are you focused on your education, or is school an opportunity for you to pursue and enhance your social networking skills.

A degree in computers or information technology is very demanding and will not leave much time for a social life outside of school. If you are thinking about living on campus, take into consideration whether the diversions of school life in the dormitories is enough of a diversion to keep you away from your books. Except to commit to spending as much as five hours in labs, doing homework, and studying for each hour you're in class, if not more. Regardless of what you think you know, there is always something else around the corner that can trip you up when it comes to information technology.

3) If mathematics is not your expertise consider a degree with a focus on something other than programming.

Not everyone needs a degree in computer science; management information systems graduates learn a lot about computer security, data warehousing, and elements of web design that can help them acquire jobs in which they will earn as much, if not more, than they do in traditional programming occupations. Consider a career in information technology as opposed to computer science if advanced math course is not your thing, and you aren't that crazy about programming either; there are always plenty of opportunities in networking and hardware that are just as challenging.

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