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2023 Best Air Transportation Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Air Transportation Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 315 degrees and certificates were awarded to air transportation students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Air Transportation Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Air Transportation Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for air transport majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Associate in Air Transportation
Our analysis found Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be the best school for air transportation students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Land Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population.
Best Air Transportation Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 251 |
| Indiana | 265 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| Ohio | 249 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Air Transport
One of 3 majors within the trade school area of study, air transportation has other similar majors worth exploring.
Air Transport Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology | 5,487 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot & Flight Crew | 2,262 |
| Aviation/Airway Management & Operations | 1,797 |
| Other Air Transportation | 303 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 228 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 91 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 81 |
| Flight Instructor | 77 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 21,480 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,493 |
| Other Transportation & Materials Moving | 7 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.