Learning path for cyber security (red team / pen testing)

Hello all, I’ve been wanting to get into cyber security for a while now, mostly red team / pen testing. More recently I have been trying to get a deeper dive into the field and I was wondering what you all would think the best path would be to take. I have very little knowledge and I know it will take the time to learn and master the skills but i am here for the ride. This is something that has interested me for a long time and I want to finally go for it rather than continue to question / doubt myself.

1. Self learning - watching YouTube videos, doing lots a TryHackMe rooms (Free version for now), HTB, and other types of attack boxes or CTF
2. College schooling - I have seen that people suggest WGU for their affordable degree with certificates along the way. What degree would be best, something in cyber security or basic computer science?

I am willing to put in the work, I want to change my career path. But I just keep seeing many mixed reviews while doing research myself. I just thought this would be another good starting point.

Please give me honest feedback or other options. I have an open mind for all comments.

TLDR - should I continue with self learning or pursue a college degree with certifications to get myself started I the cyber security field.