I'm probably going to get shot down for this, but IMHO a degree is little use for a prospective commercial pilot in the UK who is not expecting to apply for sponsorships. I have several degrees from the UK's premier higher education establishment, so I have no axe to grind on this!
However
The road to being a pilot is long and many fall by the wayside with their dreams in tatters and nothing but debts to repay.
There are lots of us low-hour newly qualified guys making ends meet outside aviation at the moment, partly thanks to Sep-11.
Always have a plan B - your degree will help with that. On average in the majority of industries having a degree opens more doors to higher incomes. It's a simple numbers game, and it all helps when your bank loan balance is a very big number!!!
I'm certainly glad of my plan B.
cheers!
foggy.
Last edited by foghorn; 5th August 2002 at 15:17.