This is a question that, in slightly different forms, gets asked a lot by those considering a UX design career. The question is a simple one but the answer..? Well, that’s a bit more complicated. A lot depends on you and your approach to life and your career. So let’s take a look at the benefits of a degree and the alternative paths you might prefer if a degree isn’t your thing.
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/do-i-need-a-degree-to-work-in-user-experience/