Dakota,
You’re slightly confused. You can’t get your ATP LICENSE (It’s not a rating) until you have the required time and then the airline that hires you will get that as part of your training.
Now here’s my problem with aviation degree programs. First you’re putting all your eggs in the aviation basket. If for some reason things don’t work out (you lose interest, medical out, have an accident or incident, etc) then what will you do with that degree? You can be an airline pilot with a degree in accounting but you can’t be an accountant with an aviation degree. Second how are you going to build time? Will the college hire you? Do they hire all their students? I’m thinking that’s not possible? Where you going to build the required multi engine time? You going to rent a twin for $300hr and fly 50hrs? Just some things to think about.
Adam