It depends on what your goals are for the degree. If you are seeking knowledge and you successful compete the degree it was no waste of effort. If, as seems imp

It depends on what your goals are for the degree. If you are seeking knowledge and you successful compete the degree it was no waste of effort. If, as seems implied in the question, you want to excel (financially or n intellectual standing) a CS degree presents any greater risk than any other. One thing you could do is talk to people who have graduated from the same program of study 5 years ago and ask them how satisfied them are with their decision.