<p>A BS in Computer Science is a requirement for about 90% of the ads out there - With that said, if you have legitimate experience and are really good at what you do, you can get a job and make a lot of money. A lot of the programmers I’ve known don’t have degrees, and make a lot of money. Of course, the issue is getting your foot in the door/first job, and that’s an entirely new/different question.</p>
<p>I think if you do happen to get the first job, you can work and get your degree at the same time. Seems to be what many people do.</p>