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Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 204 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Air Transportation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.7% of Air Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,070 students earned theirAir Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Air Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 158 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,812 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 6,865 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Air Transportation 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 Air Transportation students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 83.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,750 |
| Women | 1,115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,177 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 305 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 717 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 284 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 278 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 664 | 9.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,610 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation 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-Daytona Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 654 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 592 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 439 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 420 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 414 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 237 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. 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 Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 156 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation 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 is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 151 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Transportation Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Transportation that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 22,968 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,158 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 34 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | — |
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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