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Bachelor's Degree in Air Transportation

Bachelor’s Degrees in Air Transportation

6,117 Yearly Graduations
$44,734 Median Salary
$22,067 Median Debt
There are 107 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in air transport. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 26 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.7% of air transport graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Air Transport Majors

In 2021-2022, 6,117 earned their bachelor's degree in air transport. This earns it the #4 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 air transport at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,117
Associate Degree 1,806
Basic Certificate 1,428
Undergraduate Certificate 225

Earnings of Air Transport Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in air transport is $44,734. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,258 to a high of $48,402.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in air transport is $22,067. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.

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The median monthly payment of a air transport graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $680.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in air transport. About 86.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,258
Women 859
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The racial-ethnic distribution of air transport bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 283
Black or African American 363
Hispanic or Latino 641
White 3,761
International Students 473
Other Races/Ethnicities 596
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There are 107 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in air transport. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

1,020 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. The air transport program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide awarded 1,020 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

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

The 2nd most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. The air transport program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach awarded 566 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
382 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 94,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 382 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Liberty University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
267 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for air transport 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 267 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at UND. Of these students, 14% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

219 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 41,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from UVU. About 9% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
186 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. The air transport program at Western Michigan University awarded 186 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. The air transport program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott awarded 184 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

154 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 154 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at SIUC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#9

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
142 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Middle Tennessee State University. About 9% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
120 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Purdue. Of these students, 23% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
108 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana State University. 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, 108 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Indiana State. Of these students, 13% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

100 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 77,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#13

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
97 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lewis University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. 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. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Lewis. Of these students, 12% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

93 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,445 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,169 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at MSU Denver. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
91 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Florida Tech. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
89 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. 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. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Auburn. Of these students, 14% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

86 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at OSU. Of these students, 9% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

85 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Kent State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

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

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. 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 air transport from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Of these students, 23% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

75 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Georgia State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,582 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Middle Georgia State University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

Air Transport Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Air Transportation 4,231
Aviation Management & Operations 979
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 692
72
Air Traffic Controller 60

Below are some popular majors that are similar to air transport that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Marine Transportation 544
Transportation & Materials Moving 1

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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