I did a minor in photojournalism along with my major in engineering and a second major in comparative anatomy. This was followed by other degrees in graduate school, not photography related.

A good education is always valuable; a bad education is a waste of time. If she choose a good photography program, I am sure it will help her develop her vision and style; provide a business background and critiques from others. The two best schools in US, IMHO, are Brooks Institute and Rochester Institute of Photography.

It would be very important for her to decide her photography track. Does she want to do portraits and weddings or commercial; for both of these a photography program would provide excellent footing. If she is leaning toward nature, wildlife, pets, et al; them a photography program would not provide much exposure.