my 2 cents...
IF you really do want to get into the flying gig... remember that it is one of those jobs that does take you away from your family for days on end. That being said, Johnny is spot on. Don't quite your day job. College if fine, but my thoughts that with this boom that we are having right now, you could and should, if you were very keen, get your CPL and MIFR in a matter of 6 months to a year.... If you have the money on hand. Years ago I finished my PPL in just over a month (not including ground school and getting my medical sorted out... 'nother story). CPL takes as long as you have decent weather and cash. I can't recall any restrictions, but seriously see if you are able to mix your multi and IFR into the mix when you are doing your CPL. Save you a few bucks. No matter where you got your CPL from, your first employer will most likely look at you as a complete greenhorn that still needs some serious training. A CPL is merely a license to learn.... and we never stop learning.