@wrxpilot - thanks for the info. I didn't know, s'why I asked!

What other options are there in aviation? I know that's a broad question, but I might as well look at all the options before saying no to all of it.

It still kindda breaks my heart to think I won't be going to college for my training. I wonder how hard it would be to double-major? (or how expensive...)

SkyHigh - 24k seemed too low to be reasonable. I'm guessing they're only counting hours of instruction. I'd have to rent a plane for all the rest of the hours, huh?
I always counted on it taking longer, though. If it's not on a set schedule like a college program, then life tends to happen between.

I wonder how I can get an accurate quote. Seems like something that'd be hard to get an honest answer on from the flight school - they don't want to risk being held to a quote.

I'm going to one of the colleges that offer Prof. Flight Tech. as a degree program, for a tour. While I don't hear anyone saying getting a degree in aviation is a GOOD idea, the guy from the program I'm meeting with doesn't need to know that intention. What are some questions I might ask him about the program? Or the industry? I think I'm going to get more honest answers here, but if the resource is there, why not use it?

I still want to fly. I'll figure something out...
I'm so glad I'm planning this now, rather than realizing it all a few hours out of college.