Getting a degree is almost always worth it. There are three benefits of getting a degree: 1) You get a thorough and broad knowledge about the subject. Many sel

Getting a degree is almost always worth it. There are three benefits of getting a degree: 1) You get a thorough and broad knowledge about the subject. Many self-taught programmers focus on just the stuff they need at the moment, and lack a lot of the breadth that comes from full time studying a subject 3 - 5 years. 2) You'll get to know many people in your field, both students and professors, and depending on your university, you might even get contacts to the industry. This is neat because first of all it's fun to meet like minded people, and second of all you'll get to be part of a network that makes finding jobs much easier. 3) It's much easier to find a job when you have completed a degree. A completed degree gives you instant credibility. You can of course get a job without a degree, but every time you apply you're going to be playing in hard mode, especially when all the other candidates have a degree.