An additional comment:
The value of a "University" degree has been thoroughly tainted by mixing the professional degree programs with the personal interest courses  ( basket weaving  .-) - then "averaging" subsequent $$ career income. 

Historically one must remember that the original ( mediaeval ) universities were eclesiastic institutions to promote religious conformity under the Pope, teach Latin .. and thereby keep the plebes at a safe distance from the altar and its emoluments. Our modern science based life style is in fact based on the work of "mechanics" - the uneducated craftsmen who invented the steam engine which powered the Industrial Revolution. Even today the traditional liberal arts university cohort has not yet forgiven that the mere polytechies pulled the rug out from under their ivory towers. And believe me - Mother Nature does not suffer fools in any form. If your creativity and critical thinking skills are not up to her rigid standards your bridge will collapse ... !