Okay, so I will try to keep this brief.

I am currently in a Part 141 Flight school. (Eastern Michigan University.) I am an aviation Major (meaning, just the pilot/flight degree.) Thing is, my classes needed will be done this semester, but I am WAY behind on my pilot certification. (Soon to take my private pilot checkride.)

EMU offers an Aviation Management degree as well. Since my classes will be done, but I will still have to do lots of flight time to get my flight degree, I am considering doing a double major and getting both the Flight BA and the Aviation Management BA. That way, while I finish up my flying for the Flight BA, I can still take classes toward the Av. Manag. BA. This way, if something happens and, for whatever reason, I can’t work as a pilot (either hate the lifestyle, can’t keep up my Medical, etc etc) I would also have a degree In Aviation Management. On the downside, this means I’m adding another ~$30G to the already VERY expensive flight degree.

My question is, does having an Aviation Management degree actually carry any weight in the field? Or if something happens and I can’t work as a pilot, will having the Flight BA carry enough weight to maybe be able to get me a desk job?

Just curious on to what people who are IN the field think about it.

(Note: I know there is a flight training board, but thought this one might be more appropriate because I have an end goal of making it to the majors as of this point--plus it's a busier board.)