Getting a computer science degree was one of the hardest decisions in my life. You see, I had not ever been a practical person before. I figured that I would get a degree in creative writing or something else artistic so that I could spend my life as a poet. I knew that I would not make a lot of money doing it, but I could also anticipate that I would always be able to make ends meet. Just having a college degree will open a lot of doors for you, particularly if you have a good work history. I would have both.