What degree should I get in order to become an airline pilot. I would like to get a BS in Aviation, but I would also want to get a Bachelors in Criminal Justice just in case. Getting a Bachelors in Criminal Justice would mean that I would save more money for flight training, whereas a BS in Aviation would make me spend a significantly larger amount and go far away from home. Of course, I want to be a pilot and going far from home is not a problem, but I would much rather do what is better for my career as an aviator.