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Air Traffic Controller Associate Degrees
There are 19 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Air Traffic Controller. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.0% of Air Traffic Controller graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Air Traffic Controller Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 189 degrees were awarded toAir Traffic Controller majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Air Traffic Controller at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 100 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Air Traffic Controller Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Air Traffic Controller of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,735 |
| 4 years | $69,369 |
| 5 years | $80,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Air Traffic Controller majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. About 79.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 79 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Traffic Controller graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 9 | 9.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Traffic Controller Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a associate degree in Air Traffic Controller. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tulsa Technology Center tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Beaver County is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aims Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Cape Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Schenectady County Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Anchorage is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Green River College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lynn University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sacramento City College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampton University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Air Traffic Controller. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Traffic Controller that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 127 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
