Hi topgun200204
katana-dv20 and Hotellima are right,
for sure education met the min requirement would help,
but a degree is not require.
Rather PPL is important, it's up to you, it will give you a chance to show CX that you are interest in aviation.
You may find that useful by learning some general aviation knowledge by someone quilify.
(Better then just read the book, at least you got someone explain it to you)
The knowledge you learn will be useful,
But the licence itself would not put you a better position over the other who doesn't have one.