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General Air Transportation Doctor’s Degrees
There are 81 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Air Transportation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of General Air Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of General Air Transportation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,327 people earned theirGeneral 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 (this page) | 24 |
Earnings of General Air Transportation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Air Transportation of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in General Air Transportation. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 79.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 3 | 12.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Air Transportation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Air Transportation students seeking a doctor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,559 people received their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 526 people received their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 388 doctor's degrees 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.
University of North Dakota comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their doctor's degree 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 is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 266 doctor's degrees 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 225 doctor's degrees 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 119 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 116 doctor's degrees 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.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Everglades University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees 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 is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Air Transportation that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| 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.