Originally Posted by
bklynbacon
You're not going to start at a higher pay rate with the degree. It doesn't work like that. It has to do with seniority, as when you get a class date/your age, and what jet you're type rated for. I know this, just through research, and asking pilots who are at regionals now. The degree is just a box to check for them, at the majors.
I assumed that I wouldn't start at a higher pay by having a degree. It seems like the degree is just a box to check as you said.