People will always look down on others, a college diploma means jack sh*t for most jobs unless it's needed legally. I could have been programming in my free time for half a year instead of going to college for 3 years for my bachelors. I could have taken an economy course instead of going for 2 years for my masters. I'm sure I'd still have my current programming job or maybe even something better.

You can always start learning new skills. Heck, you wanna go to college, save money, if needed do get a student loan and go to college.