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Air Transport in Illinois

Air Transport Schools in Illinois

372 students earned Air Transport degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Air Transport is the 19th most popular major out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Air Transport Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 51
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Air Transport Grads in Illinois

28,750 people in the state and 396,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to air transport.

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Wages for Air Transport Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a air transport grad in the state is $99,990, compared to a typical salary of $96,530 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer air transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,805 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Lewis University

Romeoville
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $17,323. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $7,150. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#4

Parkland College

Champaign
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 40% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,367 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,188 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,178.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,266 after graduation. 81% of students get financical aid.

Air Transport Careers in IL

Some of the careers air transport majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Flight Attendants 20% $54,020
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 13% $177,280
Airfield Operations Specialists 8% $0
Commercial Pilots 7% $89,520
Air Traffic Controllers 7% $150,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Ground Transportation 617

View all majors related to Air Transport

View Nationwide Air Transport Report

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