IMO the ROI isn't worth it for CS students. I've taught coding bootcamps and I've studied bachelor + master CS. If all you want is ROI, then after high school

IMO the ROI isn't worth it for CS students. I've taught coding bootcamps and I've studied bachelor + master CS. If all you want is ROI, then after high school go to a coding bootcamp, work at a small startup as a web developer and work for 3 to 4 years. That's income otherwise missed. If you happen to then feel that you're missing out or feel inferior, then college might be worth a little more as it will basically be a form of professional therapy. Keep your job on the side though, don't lose that income. Now that you're done with college, carry on. If you happen to go to college, US people should see if they can pay like 2000 euro's per year on tuition. This may mean they need to travel to Europe. I regret my college education, but I only know it now that I've been through 8 years of it (9 years worth in degrees). It's really tough to see upfront whether it's worth it or not, and it depends on personality type I guess a bit. I'm a really open person interested in science. That's what kept me there so long. But I'm also interested in earning an awesome income (e.g. $150K or something, not the $60K I do now). If you're in it for the money, go do your best to start a job in the field you want to make a lot of money at. A lot of my education was actually amazing! But when I applied to jobs people didn't seem to care, I kept failing job interviews and I was astounded because a few years ago it was super easy to get a job, even as a second year bachelor student. N = 1, I know. Take it for what it's worth. Though, to be fair if I am now capable of treating my sleeping issues, then it has been worth it. Only time will tell. I may change my stance on this in 10 years time.