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2026 Best Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Air Transportation bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 253 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Trade College analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
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No school ranked higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus this year in the United States. This public school is set in Portales, NM. About 39% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,074, compared with $9,054 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,108 to complete their Air Transportation program here. See the full Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus profile
Out of the 253 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide landed the #2 spot. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. About 23% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,097 in tuition and fees. The median Air Transportation program debt is $20,375. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide profile
You'll be in good company at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,074. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $20,375. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach report
Utah Valley University came in at #4 on this year's Air Transportation ranking in the United States. Based in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $23,500. Get the full Utah Valley University report
The strong Air Transportation programs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earned it the #5 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Prescott, AZ. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $43,974 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
University Of North Dakota ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. University Of North Dakota is a public school based in Grand Forks, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $22,769. Read more about University Of North Dakota
Florida Institute Of Technology Online did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,780. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $27,000. See the full Florida Institute Of Technology Online profile
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Air Transportation students take on a median of $20,750 in debt. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
Kansas State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about Kansas State University
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Middle Georgia State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,038 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Graduates carry a median of $22,700 in student loans. Read the full report on Middle Georgia State University
Liberty University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Liberty University Air Transportation students take on a median of $24,874 in debt. More on Liberty University
Lewis University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Romeoville, IL. Lewis University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $39,200. Lewis University Air Transportation students take on a median of $24,873 in debt. See the full Lewis University profile
Florida Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #15 position. Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Melbourne, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $27,000. See the full Florida Institute Of Technology profile
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #16 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $55,760. Saint Louis University Main Campus Air Transportation students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus
Louisiana Tech University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans. More on Louisiana Tech University
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. The median Air Transportation program debt is $21,000. See the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha profile
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. More on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Everglades University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Everglades University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,680. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $42,750. Read the full report on Everglades University
University Of Central Missouri placed #21 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. University Of Central Missouri Air Transportation students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
University Of North Texas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. University Of North Texas is a public school based in Denton, TX. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. University Of North Texas Air Transportation students take on a median of $23,573 in debt. Get the full University Of North Texas report
Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus
Western Michigan University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Western Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Air Transportation program here. More on Western Michigan University
Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $24,842 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Middle Tennessee State University placed #26 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $10,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. The median Air Transportation program debt is $21,992. More on Middle Tennessee State University
Central Washington University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. Central Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Students from in state pay about $9,417 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. The median Air Transportation program debt is $19,500. Get the full Central Washington University report
University Of Dubuque placed #29 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Dubuque, IA, University Of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Dubuque graduates 40% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,095. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $26,250. Read the full report on University Of Dubuque
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Air Transportation students take on a median of $19,924 in debt. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Letourneau University placed #31 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Letourneau University graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,160. Typical Air Transportation student debt is $27,000. Read more about Letourneau University
San Jose State University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. More on San Jose State University
University Of Alaska Anchorage did well this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,738, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Kent State University At Kent ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Graduates carry a median of $24,730 in student loans. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Eastern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. The median Air Transportation program debt is $29,750. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Located in Flushing, NY, Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. Students from in state pay about $29,810 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Get the full Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology report
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #37 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Air Transportation program here. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Indiana State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Indiana State University Air Transportation students take on a median of $24,500 in debt. More on Indiana State University
Rocky Mountain College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Set in Billings, MT, Rocky Mountain College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $35,582. Rocky Mountain College Air Transportation students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Rocky Mountain College
Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #40 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Denver, CO. Metropolitan State College Of Denver graduates 31% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,124, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. The median Air Transportation program debt is $24,356. Get the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver report
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Located in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. The median Air Transportation program debt is $23,781. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Utah State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. This public school is set in Logan, UT. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Air Transportation students take on a median of $25,500 in debt. Get the full Utah State University report
Farmingdale State College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,626, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. The median Air Transportation program debt is $22,500. More on Farmingdale State College
Cuny York College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Set in Jamaica, NY, Cuny York College is a public institution. Cuny York College graduates 32% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,358, while out-of-state students pay about $15,308. Graduates carry a median of $12,573 in student loans. Read more about Cuny York College
Bridgewater State University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bridgewater, MA. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Graduates carry a median of $26,939 in student loans. Get the full Bridgewater State University report
Chadron State College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full Chadron State College profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #46 among Air Transportation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
Harper College
Harper College did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on Harper College
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. See the full Lord Fairfax Community College profile
Jacksonville University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Jacksonville University report
Tarrant County College District ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Air Transportation schools. Read the full report on Tarrant County College District
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 253 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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