Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Air Transportation is offered at 204 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Air Transportation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.7% of Air Transportation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,070 degrees were awarded toAir 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 (this page) | 6,865 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in 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)
The data on debt ranges for Air Transportation majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Air Transportation. About 83.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,750 |
| Women | 1,115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,177 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 305 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 717 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 284 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 278 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 664 | 9.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. This school awarded 1,610 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 654 bachelor'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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 592 people received their bachelor'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.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 420 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 414 bachelor'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 is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor'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.
Western Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 237 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their bachelor'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.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor'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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 211 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor'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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 161 bachelor'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 is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor'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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 137 bachelor'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 Georgia State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor'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 bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 128 bachelor'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.
Kansas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Transportation Majors to Study
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Transportation that also offer bachelor’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.