Are you considered a when get an degree or is that just for people with degrees?

The term "professional" doesn't require a degree. While many professions require degrees for entry, many others do not. A professional is generally defined as someone who is competent or skilled in a particular activity or area of work. This competence can be gained through formal education, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, or a combination of these. So, a person can be a professional without a degree, but a degree can certainly *contribute* to being considered a professional in many fields.