Have a look at the degree requirements, you can see what looks more interesting: http://catalog.csulb.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=3752&hl="computer+science+"&returnto=search
https://catalog.cpp.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=9570
Funny they both use the same catalog software
Agreed, but the reason why is this is how you make money. Videos can be monetized more easily.
If you can find a local team, Lego robotics competitions are a great thing: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/game-and-season
My local team codes in Python. Not necessarily the greatest thing for learning to code properly, but the engineering experience is invaluable IMO.
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/stop-doing-math