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General Air Transportation Basic Certificates
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in General Air Transportation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of General Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,327 degrees were awarded toGeneral Air Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Air Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree | 437 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,986 |
| Master’s Degree | 864 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of General Air Transportation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Air Transportation students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in General Air Transportation. About 80.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 97 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 5.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 4.2% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Air Transportation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 105 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General 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 General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,559 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 633 basic certificates in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 526 basic certificates in General 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 #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. 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 General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their basic certificate in General 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 #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their basic certificate in General 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 #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their basic certificate in General 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. 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 General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 119 basic certificates in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 93 basic certificates in General 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Everglades University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 87 basic certificates in General 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.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 65 basic certificates in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their basic certificate in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Air Transportation that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 127 |
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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