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Air Transportation Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Air Transportation is offered at 204 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Air Transportation. This degree is more popular with male students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.0% of Air Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,070 degrees were awarded toAir 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 | 6,865 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Air Transportation of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Air Transportation majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Air Transportation. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 991 |
| Women | 304 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 41 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 65 | 5.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 253 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Air Transportation students seeking a basic certificate is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,610 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 654 basic certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 592 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. 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 basic certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 237 basic certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 222 basic certificates 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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 211 basic certificates 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.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 156 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 151 basic certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 137 basic certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 137 basic certificates 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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their basic certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Transportation Concentrations
| 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 basic certificates.
| 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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