Dropping out of college to run a startup is a bit like dropping out of college to play in a band. For a lucky few (and I do mean lucky), it works out magnifice

Dropping out of college to run a startup is a bit like dropping out of college to play in a band. For a lucky few (and I do mean lucky), it works out magnificently - but for the majority who try it, you don't get anywhere meaningful. During the boom time a few years back, it was a more viable option, but in todays economy it's a far more risky venture and you're highly likely to spend a few years going nowhere, rather than ending up with a degree and the reasonable shot at a steady job that that gives you. I probably wouldn't recommend a CS degree at a liberal arts college not known for its CS program, but I would certainly recommend studying at a well-known institution over striking out on your own.