I am an experienced developer that has made some sites already.

Heh. You're cute.

No, you are not an experienced developer.

Do you need a diploma to be one? No. But you do need a sound education in theoretical comp sci.

I try to avoid hiring programmers without degrees. A fresh graduate with no practical experience is a temporary liability. A self-taught programmer with no theoretical education is a permanent liability.

Senior in Computer Science here. Would highly recommend it if you are wanting job security. I have received many offers from different companies and my GPA is nothing to be proud of.

Of course you can go online and become an expert in specific languages. However, going to school for CS (at least where I go to school) they teach a lot of the theory behind it. Including computer hardware (using low level languages such as C and Assembly), data structures, software development/testing methodology, computer security, operating systems, network protocols, and algorithms. Having all this knowledge allows you to become a better programmer than just knowing the language.

I'm in a similar position. First year, finishing first semester. I'm currently doing computer engineering but I'm thinking of switching to finance bcomm. I know engineering is a very good degree. Good job opportunities and good pay. If I switched to finance how badly would that impact my future success? Or is it all the same?

Edit: I'm considering switching because i believe i can get a higher GPA in finance

Bachelor's degree today is equal to a high school diploma back 40 years ago. Unless you are already making boat loads of money on a super idea then getting a STEM degree is the way to go. Also get certified in security +, Cisco, cissp,if computers will be your gig.

Be aware that age discrimination is common in the industry.

With lots of companies you cannot get a programming job without a degree.

Most CS programs don't teach programming well.

The piece of paper is important, the schooling isn't.

If you've got $60K in the bank from programming work you've already done at your age, I'd say it's 50/50.

You clearly know what you're doing, and you'll be successful either way.

Personally, I'd finish in your shoes; it's always better to have more options down the road.

The most important thing to do, if you do stay, is to focus on networking as much as possible.

Apply for a real job, lying if you have to. If you get the job, and keep it, then you don't need uni anymore, do you?

Also,the only reason you want to quit is because you hate your electives. Do you quit lifting because you hate legs day? Just as you don't want massive biceps and Barbiedoll calves, you don't want to be all CS and nothing else. The electives are there so you can be well rounded, or at the very least, flirt with cuties.

Get a degree, don't be lazy, don't make up exit excuses, those are for women.
A degree is your entrance ticket to good life.

The problem is the mediocre in the mediocre university business. If you're not learning much, then take more challenging courses or transfer elsewhere.

If you can actually sling code already then you might be useful to a prof for some research project. You'll learn more as he would treat you like a beginning grad student.