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Are you sure we're reaching that point? The market has certainly cooled but tech jobs are still available. I do think that many new grads will have to adjust their expectations from high 6 figure jobs in FAANGs to normal-but-still-fine compensation in tier 3-4 companies.

I would also argue that it's hard to predict what the market looks like 4 years into the future. That's a reality people should acknowledge when they start a CS degree, etc.



Long story short - I would advise to not go into debt for a top tier CS degree, unless truly passionate.

I am fortunate enough to have been educated in Europe and without any student debt. I can switch careers, without needing to keep income at a level to pay living expenses and loans.


most student loans in the US have very low required minimum payments. that's part of why these loans can stick around for decades.


APR is another important factor


So what would you advise?


No new grad making even mid six figures. High six figures is only reached at pretty senior levels most FAANG employees won't reach.




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