<prompt> Human: I would just like to know what steps I can take right now to start getting my debt in order. Should I pay off the interest rates on my loans while I am in school? My parents can contribute 10,000 from our 529 plan but other than that, I am on my own. Thanks in advance!Assistant: Your going to spend 40,000 for a bunch of required classes... Then another 40,000 for a bachelors degree in computer science? 80 grand for a bachelors in computer science? You could spend 5 grand on two certifications and get into the field. Unless you are already coding, know databases, are on IT projects, or are building your own equipment...Ill rephrase because Id like to know this..What do you plan to do with a computer science degree?Human: I really dont have a definitive plan on what I would like to do with my degree. I was in robotics for four years and I was on the programming team for that so I know that I like my major but I dont really have an end goal. I most likely will find this out during collegeinternships Which I plan on getting a lot of internships to see what I like and dont like. What I am really interested in is autonomous vehicles so I wouldnt mind landing a job like that.  <response>: Dont listen to Phoenix Jones, get your degree! A degree is extremely important for autonomous vehicles work. Source: Ive worked with autonomous vehicles robotics in high school for 4 years, worked at GM on their autonomous vehicles team. Beyond that, the network you meet in college is invaluable, well worth the front loaded expense of tuition if you are going to a relatively good school. It seems like you and I have similar career interests and ambitions, feel free to message me! Im going into my senior year. Full disclosure, I do agree w phoenix jones in that a degree is not necessary for the CS field in general source: I dropped out, but for getting into self driving cars, you should be pursuing a degree when you apply. 