Even in some fields, that used to require a degree, a degree is not necessary, and in case, abhorred.

Today's programming companies want kids out of highschool before they get messed up by university CS majors. What the tech industry needs and uses today, requires untraining the stuff learned in university.

So, if you do not want to become a chemist, engineer or doctor, stay away from universities. In fact, if you want to be a doctor that helps people, study alternative medicine.