Hi
I agree that in educational terms that an ATPL does not equal a degree as Barden says an airline pilot requires a totally different skill set. However just because you have an honours degree does not mean you will find a CPL/IR fzn ATPL a walk in the park!!!
In actual fact, financial costs aside, I would say that the ordinary man in the street would find a degree more attainable than a CPL/IR fzn ATPL. Not everyone is cut out to be a captain of an airliner.
Anyway, think we better get back to the topic thread, "Take-home pay"
P1