SysAdmin Seeks Advice on Choosing Between Cybersecurity or Network Engineering Degree

The poster is a SysAdmin considering a BS degree at WGU and is deciding between Cybersecurity & Information Assurance and Network Engineering. They express concerns about the current job market and the impact of AI on cybersecurity roles, noting that much of cybersecurity work—aside from penetration testing or red/blue teaming—often involves compliance and paperwork. They believe Network Engineering is more hands-on and critical to enterprise systems. The poster seeks input from others who may have faced a similar decision.