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Airline Pilot & Flight Crew Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.0% of Airline Pilot & Flight Crew graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Airline Pilot & Flight Crew Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,249 people earned theirAirline Pilot & Flight Crew majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 106 |
| Associate’s Degree | 918 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 716 |
| Master’s Degree | 430 |
Earnings of Airline Pilot & Flight Crew Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 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 Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 87.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 624 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Airline Pilot & Flight Crew graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 73.9% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 36 | 5.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Airline Pilot & Flight Crew Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. Learn more about the most popular below:
Utah Valley University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 414 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Parkland College is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 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 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 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 Dubuque is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Aeronautical University is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Oregon Community College is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a popular choice for Airline Pilot & Flight Crew majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in Airline Pilot & Flight Crew from this school. 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 Airline Pilot & Flight Crew that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
| 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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