Air Transportation Graduate Certificates
There are 204 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Air Transportation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.7% of Air Transportation graduates were international students.
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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 | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Air Transportation. About 74.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 51.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 5.3% |
| International Students | 14 | 14.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 253 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,610 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 654 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 592 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their graduate certificate 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 Tennessee State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 414 graduate certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 274 graduate certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 266 graduate certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 237 graduate certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 231 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 211 graduate certificates 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 Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 161 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Air Transportation. This school awarded 156 graduate certificates 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.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 137 graduate certificates in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 137 graduate certificates 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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Transportation that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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
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