Pilotchute
Not to get to far off the posters original subject, but in the rest of the world a degree (eg BSC, BA) can only be issued by a University. Diploma's are 3 or 4 year College courses, and all "degrees" are not equal internationally. While he may need a "degree" for a US carrier, it will serve him no good outside of the US. The flight experience will be of more benefit.