Obviously, you've never taken online college courses. A term is typically not the same length as a typical semester at a university. Plus, not everyone is starting off a ground zero with college credits. Perhaps some started going to school, life got in the way, and now they want to improve their situation in life. And they have the time, as well as the maturity, to make it happen, whereas 5 years ago they didn't.

But go ahead, preach putting all your faith in a flow... one that can go away tomorrow, with no contract violation, and then after waiting for years, you suddenly have - NOTHING. No degree, no job at a legacy, nada. But of course, there is no way that can happen, right? I mean, look at the past 15 years. How many regional pilots were counting on being at a legacy airline many years ago? I know of at least three...

Nothing wrong with having a flow in your back pocket. But anyone who uses it as their go-to option is a fool. Anyone who thinks they will be at a legacy in 3 years without having a degree; they may be right. Or, they may be wrong. Personally, I'd rather have a degree and be wrong than just be out of a job. I'd prefer to be smart than to be lucky. But... that's just me. To each his/her own. ]

A college degree is just a waste of time and money. Until it becomes a requirement to advance.