If you are going to be able to get a job that uses it, maybe.
An MS is rarely worth the time and money. The opportunity cost as well as the loss of income will generally not be worth it.
Ask HN: Is a Master's in CS worth it?
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#42Do it. It's especially great for a career change from one field to another and exposes you to a lot of the subfields in CS.
You might find something else you like other than VR too!.
Re: Ask HN: Is a Master's in CS worth it?
#43I think it makes the most sense for someone whose undergrad degree is not in CS. Aside from that, I see it more of something you do for your own satisfaction rather than as a career boost. I'm going to finish OMSCS this term, and while I'm pretty burnt out and ready for it to be over already, I do not regret the experience. I'll be proud of sticking with it and I'll definitely frame that piece of paper on my wall. I…
I am 80% done with OMSCS and very much agree with this sentiment. Every day I believe less and less that this will have an impact on my career, but I got to work on a whole bunch of interesting stuff and learn things that I probably would not have pushed myself to learn without the structure of the program.