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Air Transportation at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you are interested in studying Air Transportation, consider the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is in Mankato, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 air transportation degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Online Class Availability at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Air Transportation Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Air Transportation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 118 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 120 |
Earnings for Air Transportation Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Students who complete Minnesota State University-Mankato’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 | $48,586 |
| 2 years | $51,106 |
| 3 years | $64,843 |
| 4 years | $75,272 |
| 5 years | $84,367 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Air Transportation graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $75,272, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Air Transportation graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Air Transportation graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Program-wide, Air Transportation graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 14% women (13) and 86% men (80).
Air Transportation Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 93 bachelor’s air transportation graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 14% were women (13) and 86% were men (80).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
Minority students account for 5% of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato
This Air Transportation program at Minnesota State University-Mankato includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Air Transportation | 93 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Air Transportation Graduates
Graduates of the Air Transportation program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Air Transportation majors, 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.