Bit harsh.. they have computers for that, ya know?
Seriously though, whilst you don't NEED a degree to get your 1000 hours or so required flight experience, whilst you're building that time (and studying for the various ratings along the way) you still need to live somehow. Carefully chosen, the degree path can open up other (non-pilot) opportunities in the aviation industry both during and after your flying career and thus give you more options than just loading shelves at the local supermarket with everyone else. I suggest you seriously consider it.
Studying for a degree around your rostered hours post-CPL from some small outback town is certainly possible.. hard work, but possible. The skies are yours - go for it.
