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Basic Certificates in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot & Flight Crew

578 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew is offered at 39 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 27 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.2% of airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Majors

In 2021-2022, 578 earned their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 823
Bachelor’s Degree 692
Basic Certificate 578
Undergraduate Certificate 145

Earnings of Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. About 85.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 495
Women 83
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The racial-ethnic distribution of airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 28
Black or African American 18
Hispanic or Latino 86
White 321
International Students 82
Other Races/Ethnicities 43
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There are 39 colleges that offer a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

346 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 346 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy. Of these students, 8% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
76 Yearly Graduations

Green River College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 basic certificates were handed out to airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors at GRC.

#3

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
34 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 basic certificates were handed out to airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors at Guilford Technical Community College. About 20% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
28 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clover Park Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Clover Park Technical College awarded 28 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Treasure Valley Community College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Treasure Valley Community College awarded 27 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
22 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from BC. About 21% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Cypress College

Cypress, California
18 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cypress College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Cypress College. About 15% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Wallace State, Hanceville. Of these students, 6% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Kailua Kona, Hawaii
13 Yearly Graduations
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mauna Loa Helicopters is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Hawaii Pacific Aviation.

#10

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lenoir Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Lenoir Community College awarded 12 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Parkland College

Champaign, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Parkland College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Parkland College awarded 11 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Tarrant County College. Of these students, 8% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Glendale Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from GCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Colorado Northwestern Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from CNCC.

#14

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
4 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 25,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew majors at Mt. SAC. Of these students, 57% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

Lane Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Lane Community College awarded 3 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#16

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Sinclair Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Sinclair Community College awarded 3 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#18

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
2 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Henderson State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Henderson State University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#18

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, California
2 Yearly Graduations

San Diego Miramar College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. The airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at San Diego Miramar College awarded 2 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#20

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
1 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aims Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1 people received their basic certificate in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew from Aims Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Aviation Management & Operations 441
Other Air Transportation 189
General Air Transportation 126
Air Traffic Controller 37
Airline Flight Attendant 35

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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