I faced the same exact question (I'm from the UK), and I have decided to study law. So I'm studying law now and support myself as a web developer. You don't need a degree to be programmer, but if you intend to study anything then law is something usefull and interesting (to me at least).
I don't think money is everything as a barrister you can actually do something that's really usefull for the community if you chooses.
I still love to code and enjoy what I do.
But it's only my opinion, do what your heart tells you.