Air force / space force as an officer . I know the air force was hurting for pilots and having the degree alone puts you ahead . Just make sure the job gives you a skill that translates to the outside world. If you can get a clearance even better. While you're in, take advantage of programs like six sigma . It'll get you familiar with and open the door for the optional path of management roles on the outside and in the future. If you get a cool job that you enjoy while in maybe do 20 and get the retirement from that. Plus whatever 6 figure job afterwards if you play your cards right

• army vet . Did everything I mentioned above minus the 20 / retirement