Attend the academy + get hired or get 4yr. Degree?

[exdrip]

I plan on attending the local Academy next fall through a track program provided by the school. Afterwards I have two choices, I can stay in school for another two years and get a 4 yr. Degree in Criminal Justice or get a job right away. I really am getting sick of college but know that a 4 yr. Degree can help out while climbing the ladder.
I can go down either road at this point and was wondering what the experienced population has to say

[LCPLPunk]

Get the degree, it will DEFINATELY make you more desirable.

[imallset2]

if you have 4 years left of college, you shouldn't be too sick of it yet....any way on a more serious note...

there will always be police jobs availible somewhere if you want it bad enough. if you take a job right away the odds of you finishing your degree drop dramatically. i know people say oh you can do it online but that will take you even longer.

also once you do the academy most colleges i am familiar with will give you something like 30 credits so you are down to 3 years already.

in addition have you ever considered going fed? you will need a degree. i have even heard of more and more departments requiring a degree to advance to any supervisory position.

for your own benefit get the degree.

[exdrip]

That seems to be the most sensible option after thinking about it for a few days. Thanks