Indeed. When I did interviews (and I didn't do a ton, but I did enough) I noticed zero correlation between having a CS degree and being able to code worth a dam

Indeed. When I did interviews (and I didn't do a ton, but I did enough) I noticed zero correlation between having a CS degree and being able to code worth a damn. I noticed only a moderate correlation between having a degree from a "good" school and coding ability, but nowhere near enough to warrant the overwhelming degree of credentialism that exists in the industry today. On a similar note, a lot of the best coders I've known have had degrees in non-CS fields (such as physics) or no degree at all.