Do what you love,don’t let money be the reason you got into a profession cause it can lead to a terrible road of living a mundane life behind a desk for 8 hours a day. Remember that digital art is really scultping clay and drawing in a 3d canvas,you can get a regular job and take figure drawing/sculpting classes with live clay and build a structural foundation to adapt into 3d very easily.
Is a degree really needed??
ferrettank
#22
All of my friends that are in the industry do not have a degree, this is also reinforced by game artists’ blogs that I’ve read lately.
Pretty much if your artwork is good you will get hired.
Not a single client asked if I even passed high school and only a few asked for my work history, just keep practicing and you will be up there with the pros! 
But with that being said, I am still getting my Associates of arts degree so I can be employed in a different job field if times get tough.
Good luck!
lolafrench
#23
The topic is a bit outdated, but I still want to express my opinion, because I also had a similar choice many years ago. I want to say that I would choose computer science, because it provides more diverse opportunities than digital art. In general, the main thing is practical experience and a good portfolio.
losim1938
#24
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