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Air Transport Schools in California

485 students earned Air Transport degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

An Air Transport major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Air Transport Majors in California

Air Transport majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 205
Bachelor’s Degree 110
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 85
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 85
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 81

Gender Distribution

In California, a air transport major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of air transport majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.9%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Air Transport Grads in California

In this state, there are 51,330 people employed in jobs related to an air transport degree, compared to 396,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Air Transport Jobs in California

In this state, air transport grads earn an average of $97,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,530.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer air transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#2

Cypress College

Cypress
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 44% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
37,133 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,196 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 44% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Orange Coast College will pay a net price of $4,384.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,398 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,101 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,056 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,489 Total Students

An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $21,812. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
298 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,929.

Air Transport Careers in CA

Some of the careers air transport majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Flight Attendants 19% $53,860
Commercial Pilots 12% $81,940
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 12% $197,740
Air Traffic Controllers 8% $141,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to air transport.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Ground Transportation 1,033
Marine Transportation 40

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