I went to CWU, then left to join the Navy, got my degree from ERAU while on active duty, flew for 4 airlines and now furloughed from United Airlines. Here is what I learned....DO NOT GET AN AVIATION DEGREE. Does having an aviation degree help your chances in getting a regional job.........ABSOLUTELY NOT. Every airline that has a requirement just says 4-year degree. Most people I know dont have an aviation degree. It is almost a guarantee at some point you will get furloughed in your career. I can tell you an aviation degree will do nothing for you if that happens. Get a degree in something else so you have something to fall back on. You can still get your flight ratings and fly. My advice get an engineering degree. That will really help you out down the road. Imagine you get furloughed in 10 years or something and your degree is in aviation. How will that help you get a job if the airlines are not hiring like they are now? BUt if you had a degree in something else......I am sure you get the point.