How about this?


Choose a field that interests you, and in which you can succeed. Basket weaving may be easy, but boring - - good chance of not completing the degree. Nuclear physics may be interesting, but too difficult - - good chance of not succeeding. American History may be both interesting and within the ability of the student - - excellent chance of success.


Aim to succeed. The airplanes and the airlines couldn't give a hoot about the degree, and long as it ends in BA or BS.




An argument can be made that a degree in aviation will make a better pilot. Few pilots believe that, but it makes for a good line from the counselors. An argument can be made that a non-aviation degree will better prepare the pilot for lean times when the industry is in the pits. The trouble is, few degrees are worth as much in their particular field five years after graduation as they were on the day they were awarded. A Math degree from ten years ago is not going to land you a job as a mathematician for a major corporation bringing down 6 figures. Finding a job is going to be tough.

The more important aspect of the degree is the process of starting a task and taking it through to its completion. The lessons you will learn in the process will take you farther than the formulas you will use or the facts that you will learn.

So, focus on the short-term goal of obtaining a degree, and choose the path that will offer the most reward for the least cost, both in money and time.






- The truth only hurts if it should -