In the mid 70’s when I got into the workforce, you could start at a good company entry level and work your way up with no college degree. I can attest to it. Times changed rapidly with the advent of the computer age. Without that sheepskin, I was getting left behind. Went back to school and got an AAS @ 33 years old, BS @ 37 and Grad degree @ 40 all while working at least 50 hours a week. All that to say, no matter where your degree/s are from, that education pays lifelong dividends in many ways.