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Associate Degrees in Aviation/Airway Management & Operations

239 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 56% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.1% of aviation/airway management and operations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 239 students earned their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. This earns it the #99 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in aviation/airway management and operations at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,034
Basic Certificate 494
Associate Degree 239
Undergraduate Certificate 49

Earnings of Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. About 71.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 171
Women 68
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The racial-ethnic distribution of aviation/airway management and operations associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 66
White 80
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 20
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There are 39 colleges that offer an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
56 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for aviation/airway management and operations students seekingan associate degree is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at BC. Of these students, 18% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from MDC. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#3

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at FSCJ. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#4

Cypress College

Cypress, California
23 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cypress College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Cypress College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,064 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology - Online comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Polk State College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at Polk State. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from GRC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at TSTC. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Glendale Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#10

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dutchess Community College. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from DCC. Of these students, 33% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Alaska Anchorage. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,773 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, California
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Miramar College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from San Diego Miramar College.

#12

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Southwestern Illinois College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Southwestern Illinois College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Community College of Beaver County

Monaca, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Beaver County is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at CCBC. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California
4 Yearly Graduations

Sacramento City College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at Sacramento City.

#16

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Florida Tech. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Academy College

Bloomington, Minnesota
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Academy College. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
2 Yearly Graduations

St Petersburg College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. The aviation/airway management and operations program at St Petersburg College awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#19

North Shore Community College

Danvers, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Shore Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aviation/airway management and operations program at North Shore Community College awarded 2 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to aviation/airway management and operations that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 729
General Air Transportation 585
Air Traffic Controller 172
Other Air Transportation 69
Airline Flight Attendant 20

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.

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