I also got the degree, despite being pretty sure I'd never pursue music as an exclusive career choice (and well, 25 years later, haven't at all, but still hope

I also got the degree, despite being pretty sure I'd never pursue music as an exclusive career choice (and well, 25 years later, haven't at all, but still hope to in semi-retirement!). Most of the benefits weren't so obviously related to the degree itself but rather the setting, of being among like-minded students. I still stay in touch with a number of them (which is more than I can say for students I did a comp. sci. degree with), and I'd say they'll provide useful connections if I did consider pursuing music professionally. I'm not sure exactly how much theory etc. I learned that I didn't know already or could have easily exposed myself to easily, but I certainly have no regrets doing the degree.