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Air Traffic Controller Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Air Traffic Controller. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.3% of Air Traffic Controller graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Air Traffic Controller Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 189 people earned theirAir 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 | 100 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Air Traffic Controller Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Air Traffic Controller of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 66.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Traffic Controller graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 8 | 14.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Traffic Controller Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 25 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's 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.
Community College of Beaver County is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's 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.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's 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.
Aims Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's 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.
Lewis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's 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.
Atlantic Cape Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's 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.
Schenectady County Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's 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.
Green River College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's 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.
Lynn University is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacramento City College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampton University is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 bachelor’s 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
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