Originally Posted by Aero1900

I do not agree with the line of thinking that you should get a degree in something else just in case you need a fallback.

That advice does not apply to any other career. I understand that you could lose your medical and need something else, but if you are 17 years old and have a passion for aviation, get an aviation degree.

No one that wants to work in finance gets told to get a degree in chemistry just in case. I have heard this line of thinking from pilots got my entire life and I just don't get it. If you lose your medical in 30 years you might have to become an instructor or take an office job, but I wouldn't get a degree in chemistry in the off chance that you have a heart problem in 35 years.

Kid, if you love aviation, get an aviation degree