As an IT major, I decided not to go to any grad school

[allvia]

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I'm working as a developer. I'm getting this degree for 'computer science or related field' checkbox.

This is a perfect example of why to get the degree.  It would be very rare to see an IT field position requiring anything above a bachelor - unless it is a management position (and they're likely looking for an MBA or 'similar degree').  All the most successful IT (covering all areas of IT/CS) people I know have not gone past the bachelor degree. Although they all work in bachelor degree 'required' jobs (although most don't require IT/CS degrees specifically) - it is their advanced certifications that qualify them for the highest level positions. There are some certifications that are like the unicorns of IT.