Which degree route would be best?

[eriehiker]

I think that the most important thing is to have a plan and minimize risk. There are many people in the world who pick unhappy careers, make a lot of money and then retire happily. If you can take it, this might be a good option. Taking on a lot of debt for a degree with poor job prospects is probably an unacceptable risk, but if you keep costs low, you can make it work. Just save money and invest in low-cost index funds.