I have a software engineering degree and I don't regret working for it. But there is no way that I would have gone into a 5 or even 6 figure debt to get it. Th

I have a software engineering degree and I don't regret working for it. But there is no way that I would have gone into a 5 or even 6 figure debt to get it. The ROI is far too long. If you are motivated you can learn most of what they teach at university from text books and by using online materials from the best universities. The hardest thing about being self-taught is that it is hard to find competent help when you get stuck. Ideally you want a job where your co-workers can help you out when you get stuck. You might notice that many of them do have degrees.