How to become a software developer without a degree

Next, you should view tutorials on software development to learn how to create projects on your own. This can include small paid projects if possible, to build your work portfolio.

After building an impressive portfolio of work, you can use this, instead of a degree in software development, to get a job.

Your other option is to attend a programming boot camp. Boot camps cost anywhere between $10,000 to $20,000 on average and can take a few weeks to complete. After completion, your job prospects are generally the same as someone who has obtained a degree in software engineering.

Modern companies are finding it difficult to fill software engineering positions because the amount of open software engineering roles is greater than the number of software engineering degree holders. Because of this, many companies do not care if you have a degree, only that you possess the necessary qualifications for the job.

Another bonus of boot camps is that they often provide more practical, up-to-date real-world training and experience than universities. So, once you are finished, you should have a decent work portfolio and enough experience to obtain a job as a software developer without a degree.