Yup. I find it strange that this comment is at the very bottom currently. Anyways, I've been a freelancer right after a somewhat prestigious CS school, and I'v

Yup. I find it strange that this comment is at the very bottom currently. Anyways, I've been a freelancer right after a somewhat prestigious CS school, and I've never needed to show my degree. That being said, I did learn some concepts that I doubt I'd have gotten too far into had I not been forced (OS, compilers, AI), which give me the edge when I need to learn more in those subjects in my gigs. Also, I feel it gave me some confidence in what I do – an ego boost, if you will. Some may not need it, but I always have that degree to fall back on, if need be. Overall, I don't regret it.