Find Trade Colleges
Air Transportation Master’s Degrees
There are 204 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Air Transportation. This degree is more popular with male students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.7% of Air Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,070 students earned theirAir 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 (this page) | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Air Transportation. About 79.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 647 |
| Women | 170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 44 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 177 | 21.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. This school awarded 1,610 master'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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 654 people received their master's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 592 master'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 master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 439 master'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 master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 420 master'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.
Utah Valley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 414 master'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 274 master's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 237 master'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.
Broward College is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 231 master'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 State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 222 master's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 161 master'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.
International Air and Hospitality Academy comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master'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.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 151 master's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Air Transportation here go on to 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 |
Explore Air Transportation by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Transportation that also offer master’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.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.