Originally Posted by
SewerPipeDvr
Always go to a state supported school instead of a for profit. Check out TSTC-Waco. They are a state junior college with agreements with La. Tech and Baylor. Their flight team has been very competitive. Good weather most of the time even in winter. Good equipment and sims. There was (back in my time) a program with United. You would do an internship there. Sit in on interviews, get a rating in the sim and one guy went on a delivery trip o a brand new 747-400. Got some right seat time supposedly. Lots of GI bill folk there. Good contacts with a lot of airline folk. Just another option.
Although I fully support going to Baylor (I am a student there) may I suggest US Aviation in Denton too?
I am by no means an expert on the industry, but from what I've seen and heard, it seems that a 4 year degree in aviation is not necessary for commercial flying positions, but more so for government and FAA positions.
So if you want to fly, you may consider a degree in something else you like with a minor in aviation, followed by a professional flight oriented school, like US Aviation Academy.
That gives you expertise in the field beyond certificates as well as a way to earn a living while you learn to fly, build hours, or, as is often the case, while laid off.