Right now, and for the foreseeable future, college is a discriminator used by HR to separate the floor-to-ceiling pile of applicants that will await the major that starts hiring. It isn't universal, but darn near a baseline requirement, if only because 12,000+ resumes are degree holders.

Have you looked at moving into heavier, better paying corporate iron? Usually, much better QOL and pay/benefits. You should have the quals.

GF