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Aviation Management & Operations Doctor’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Aviation Management & Operations.
Education Levels of Aviation Management & Operations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,786 people earned theirAviation Management & Operations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Aviation Management & Operations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 26 |
| Associate’s Degree | 195 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,062 |
| Master’s Degree | 497 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Aviation Management & Operations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Aviation Management & Operations of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Aviation Management & Operations students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Aviation Management & Operations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Aviation Management & Operations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Aviation Management & Operations students seeking a doctor's degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations 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 is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana State University is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Aviation Management & Operations 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 Aviation Management & Operations that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| 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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