How would an applicant weigh in on the spectrum with two degrees? For example, an aviation degree along with a business degree could be a scenario.

Aviation degrees don't make a lot of sense, however it might take someone three years studying aviation to realize this.

I don't think multiple bachelors would matter either way. Might end up as a conversation point...

Most people who did not attend an aviation college assume that half your credit was for flight ratings. The reality doesn't matter, it's the perception that counts.

If your interviewer is an alumni of your program, then you will probably have a leg up. But otherwise, it won't help you.

For those who already have a degree, it's too late to change so it's useless to debate it.

But for those looking at schools...get a degree in something marketable as a backup to aviation. Aviation degrees are not marketable.

The aviation degree will only assist an aviation career, making it a poor overall investment. The second degree in business could enhance ones overall skill set and help supplement a dismal aviation income. With very little job security in the airline industry, one could take it even further and invest in an MBA.

Cabotage will hit the US airline industry, it is only a matter of time. If a foreigner can speak four languages and offer their skill for a quarter of cost, why not?

Not really true. An aviation degree will help on ANY application that you needto fill out and be able to mark the degree box.
After that the value is debateable.
It is generally agreed upon that investment in education will see a return - if only in marketability. That only goes so far. A *professional student* (degree collector) might not get ROI from a number of degrees.

USMCFLYR

Actually, foreign countries are importing western pilots...if there's going to cabotage there's no reason to believe THEY will be undercutting US.

As expensive as GA is in the US it's a hell of a lot cheaper here than anywhere else...just getting ratings is cost-prohibitive for most of the world.