Originally Posted by
Mr Spooner
Get the degree and make sure it is not an aviation degree. Major in something that you would want to do it you woke up tomorrow and lost your medical. Sorry to say but an aviation degree is pretty much useless outside of aviation.
That is good advice. And while you're at it, take some courses in history, art, music, geography, etc. They probably won't make you any money, but will help you enjoy the money you do make.