Poor stats in getting replies is almost always due to having a poorly written CV. Did you try having your CV to someone who does hiring?
As for getting a degree, most things in recruitment are actually signalling(as in asymmetrical information). By having a degree in CS you'd be signalling that:
1) You have the discipline to stick with something for four years
2) You can learn any new technology thrown at you
3) You have some analytical thinking capability
The languages you learn and use during your studies is mostly irrelevant.
As for getting a degree, most things in recruitment are actually signalling(as in asymmetrical information). By having a degree in CS you'd be signalling that: 1) You have the discipline to stick with something for four years 2) You can learn any new technology thrown at you 3) You have some analytical thinking capability
The languages you learn and use during your studies is mostly irrelevant.