Advice for Newcomer

I(19M) am currently going into my 4th and final semester towards an AAS in Automotive Technology. I largely made this choice before graduating to give myself time to decide on another career and use my certifications on the side or when times get tough.

I’ve decided on an Accounting degree, but my setbacks are a) I don’t want to spend the money on a 4 year degree(I was looking into Penn State because it’s local, but also $20k+ a year) and b) I plan on working full time once I graduate instead of going back full time.

Can anybody give me any pointers or advice in regard to the WGU Accounting Degree and where to start. My goal is to eventually complete a Masters and get my CPA after a few years of experience.