College education and certifications don't help too much these days. This was valid 20-30 years ago but not anymore.
Totally agree with virtualdn... it was important some years ago, but not nowadays. In the companies and industry they give zero fucks about what you study, they only care about results, if you give them good results you will keep your Job and you will be able to grow in the business.
I spend a lot of time studying and getting some nice degrees, but I never worked on my area, I learned about bitcoin on my way and decide to make cryptos a lifestyle, and here I am while I should be working on a chem lab.

My recommendation is to see the school as a gym and the brain as a muscle. Never stop learning new things. And ut your work and your time where your passion is.