Well how fast do you want to get done? thats the real question. A college program is set up in semesters and is usually desinged to take 2 years min. but at a flight club they can go as fast as your money can take you. or as fast as you can learn the information. and really you will find some hurtles with a college, some questions to ask, Can you take your freinds up in the aircraft after you have your licence? most colleges say no. Then what oportunities are there for you when your done?