I have a 4 year degree from UND (BS/Aeronautics w/major in Commercial Aviation).

While I think that some of the schools out there that specialize in aviation have very good programs, I highly encourage you to look beyond just an aviation degree.

I have no problem recommending a 4 year university that has a flight program. But it should be a 4 year UNIVERSITY where you can study and major in other curriculum as opposed to aviation. My recommendation is a major in a business related field, with either a minor or second major in aviation, if you want to fly for a living. That way you have a fall back if you ever lose your medical or your job...

The quickest/cheapest way to get a full time flying job is probably by going to a local FBO and just training outright to get your ratings. A motivated student that has the money can usually knock out the Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and Multiengine ratings in about a year an a half, if they are flying full time. Of course with this route you don't get a degree or have the benefit of some of the hiring agreements that larger flight programs have. Even so, after about two and a half to three years, you should have enough experience to get a job with a regional (which is about 2-3 years quicker than somebody that attended a collegiate aviation program)