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Air Transportation Doctor’s Degrees
There are 204 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Air Transportation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.9% 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 (this page) | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Air Transportation majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Air Transportation. About 78.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 5 | 17.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Air Transportation students seeking a doctor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. This school awarded 1,610 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 654 people received their doctor'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.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 592 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 439 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 420 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their doctor'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 237 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 211 doctor'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.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 169 doctor'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.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor'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.
International Air and Hospitality Academy comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 156 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 151 doctor'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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor'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.
Middle Georgia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 137 doctor'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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 120 doctor'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.
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 doctor’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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