I would say that a B.S. is most useful when you don't want it -- the curriculum is like an "averted vision" phenomena where it is most valuable when you're not

I would say that a B.S. is most useful when you don't want it -- the curriculum is like an "averted vision" phenomena where it is most valuable when you're not focused on its application -- especially for example that it is a pre-requisite for many positions. Check with your school's career center and seek an internship. Success at an internship and maintaining a quality career track is one way a B.S. is extremely valuable. The other way a B.S. is valuable is networking and making groundbreaking moves -- startups with talented peers or research with guidance from talented professors -- while you're pursuing the degree. Think of the degree at the end as a hedge for your access to any of those tracks and you'll be better served.