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Bachelor's Degree in Aviation/Airway Management & Operations

Bachelor’s Degrees in Aviation/Airway Management & Operations

979 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 53 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 31% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.8% of aviation/airway management and operations graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Majors

In 2021-2022, 979 earned their bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 979
Basic Certificate 441
Associate Degree 231
Undergraduate Certificate 49

Earnings of Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for aviation/airway management and operations majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for aviation/airway management and operations students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. About 81.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 799
Women 180
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The racial-ethnic distribution of aviation/airway management and operations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 51
Black or African American 97
Hispanic or Latino 121
White 563
International Students 76
Other Races/Ethnicities 71
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There are 53 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

117 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for aviation/airway management and operations students seekinga bachelor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 117 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

83 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Of these students, 23% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
70 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lewis University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Lewis University awarded 70 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
62 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at Auburn. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#7

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
58 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,884 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at Indiana State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#8

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
48 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Farmingdale State College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,553 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#9

York College

Jamaica, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

York College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at York College awarded 42 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,454 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at ENMU - Main Campus. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

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

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 61,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Ohio State. Of these students, 11% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
30 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at University of North Dakota awarded 30 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 1,400 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 bachelor's degrees were handed out to aviation/airway management and operations majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online. About 31% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
23 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Washington University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Central Washington University awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
17 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for aviation/airway management and operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana Tech University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Louisiana Tech University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#17

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
16 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Dubuque comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,440 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations from UD. About 19% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
16 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,857 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 5% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lynn University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aviation/airway management and operations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Lynn University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

14 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aviation/airway management and operations. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. The aviation/airway management and operations program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Air Transportation 4,231
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 692
72
Air Traffic Controller 60
Other Air Transportation 44

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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