I would say degrees work 2-3 years after graduation. After 3-5 years experience becomes more relevant for employers. Numbers can vary, but based on what I see,

I would say degrees work 2-3 years after graduation. After 3-5 years experience becomes more relevant for employers. Numbers can vary, but based on what I see, after 5-6 years of relevant experience, there's no difference between graduate of Top_20 and of noname college.