I tried to learn to code on my own growing up and failed, eventually losing interest. It wasn't until I had proper instruction in my intro-level college course that I was able to learn the basics. I haven't had trouble keeping up since then. I have three degrees. I have the best career I can imagine.
If you need someone to teach you, it will be hard to keep up.
If you can teach yourself, you don't need college.
I Never went to a university.
I have no degree.
I have the best career I can imagine.