I said no to Uni and took an Apprenticeship in IT. I'm earning and learning, getting professional certifications along the way. In my opinion employers are often going to want those with relevant experience, which is what working as an apprentice teaches.
I've got a few Microsoft certifications this year and I hope to continue getting them as I'm working. I find that working also gives you time to find a style of work which fits you, so you can get a better grasp as to what direction you want to go on in for the rest of your life. What if you took a degree in networking, then got a job in networking, only to realise that the uni stuff was not comparable to it?
That's just me though