I'm a self taught programmer without a college degree. I have released some apps on the android market and done some freelance work. From my experiences, yes, y

I'm a self taught programmer without a college degree. I have released some apps on the android market and done some freelance work. From my experiences, yes, yes you do. I have applied to countless programming jobs over the last two years and I can't make it past the filters. On the rare occasion that I do, the vast majority of the interview is focused around the interviewer grilling me on why I don't have the all important degree.