I think you are taking an excellent route, but don't think you can't have both: a philosophy degree (spectacular!) and a decent living. Analytic philosophy is

I think you are taking an excellent route, but don't think you can't have both: a philosophy degree (spectacular!) and a decent living. Analytic philosophy is very STEMish. Majoring in the logically rigorous courses sets you up for many monied disciplines (besides programming). Even better if you can minor in something like coding, accounting, or even a trade. Doing ROTC can get you a scholarship, guaranteed job out of college, many opportunities beyond, and serving in the military is in itself a worthwhile endeavor.