>>10827594there are two types of employers, ones who simply want a degree and the second type who look at what special projects or extra-curicular activities you are involved in.
the first type are far more common, and they don't even ask for GPA. the second type are your instant 70-80k starting salary who want you to work 70 hour weeks and expect you to bring them in triple your salary worth of output in exchange for giving you a peek inside their network.
you could have an easy laid back life and get out of debt in your late 40s by going the first route. or you could be a big boy and try to clear the debt by your late 20s going the second route. it depends on how you handle burnout and how much alcohol you have already consumed shedding years off your life.