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Air Transportation at South Dakota State University
If you plan to study Air Transportation, consider the program at South Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 air transportation degrees were granted at South Dakota State University.
Studying Online at South Dakota State University
Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Air Transportation graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Air Transportation graduates at South Dakota State University are 12% women (4) and 88% men (29).
Air Transportation Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University
Of the 30 bachelor’s air transportation graduates at South Dakota State University, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University
The Air Transportation program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Air Transportation | 30 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot. | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Air Transportation Graduates
Those who complete Air Transportation program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.