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Air Transportation at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Air Transportation, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is in Lynchburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 592 air transportation degrees were granted at Liberty University.
Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Air Transportation Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Air Transportation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 118 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 120 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 118 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 120 |
Earnings for Air Transportation Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty University’s Air Transportation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,846 |
| 2 years | $46,924 |
| 3 years | $61,035 |
| 4 years | $77,721 |
| 5 years | $82,092 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Air Transportation graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $77,721, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Air Transportation graduates from Liberty University is $24,874.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Air Transportation graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Air Transportation graduates at Liberty University are 13% women (75) and 87% men (517).
Air Transportation Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 505 bachelor’s air transportation graduates at Liberty University, 12% were women (61) and 88% were men (444).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 285 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 130 |
Minority students account for 14% of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 25%.*
Air Transportation Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 87 master’s air transportation graduates at Liberty University, 16% were women (14) and 84% were men (73).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 22 |
Minority students account for 21% of Air Transportation master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Air Transportation Concentrations at Liberty University
The Air Transportation program at Liberty University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Air Transportation | 526 |
| Aviation Management & Operations | 66 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Air Transportation Graduates
Graduates of the Air Transportation program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Air Transportation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $58,648 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $54,884 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants | $52,658 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $46,187 |
| Commercial Pilots | $43,713 |
| Flight Attendants | $36,135 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.