Originally Posted by
16A4
I want to become a pilot but I’m not sure which route to go...
In which area of aviation ? Airline (pax or cargo), corporate, instructing, general aviation bush flying, military, air ambulance/medevac ? The area you target will define your route at least to some extent.
And standbykid is right: check recruiting websites keeping in mind posted requirements can change by the time you get enough training/experience to be competitive.
Get out into the aviation arena and meet people who can advise you.
The degree issue has been sufficiently debated in this website. Beware of getting lulled into a false sense of comfort by seeing a degree listed only as "preferred". That means little as the mention of a degree by recruiters means they value it, perhaps to irrational levels. The thought process of av recruiters will often make absolutely no sense to you but spend no time bemoaning that. It's their game...their rules. Play by them or accept the consequences.
Learn if most or ALL your competition will have a degree.