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Air Traffic Controller Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller is offered at 19 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Air Traffic Controller. This degree is more popular with male students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Air Traffic Controller Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Air Traffic Controller of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. About 84.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Traffic Controller graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 69.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 12.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Traffic Controller Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 24 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Air Traffic Controller students seeking a basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. This school awarded 29 basic certificates 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.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their basic certificate 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.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their basic certificate 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 19 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 14 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Schenectady County Community College is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 2 basic certificates 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 Alaska Anchorage is a popular choice for Air Traffic Controller majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 2 basic certificates 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Traffic Controller. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Air Traffic Controller from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. 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 basic certificates.
| 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.
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