Hi Nick.

Where you go to school doesn't really matter. You should major in an area of interest you have outside of aviation. Hopefully you have one. Then try to find an in state college that won't cost a lot.

As far as the airline pilot part, you can start flying as soon as you can afford it. You can get your Private license at any little flight school. Then, you just work your way up the ladder as you have the funds. Eventually, you can get your CFI and instruct to get enough hours to move on to a regional airline or small freight company. Eventually, you'll have a shot at the big time.

I might suggest you check out the home page at www.jetcareers.com
There is a lot of good info there for the beginner.