Air Transportation at LeTourneau University
If you plan to study Air Transportation, you may want to check out the program at LeTourneau University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
LeTourneau University sits in Longview, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 air transportation degrees were awarded at LeTourneau University.
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Online & Distance Learning at LeTourneau University
Online coursework is an option at LeTourneau University. Among 3,330 students, 1,292 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 662 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Air Transportation Rankings at LeTourneau University
Use these rankings to compare LeTourneau University’s Air Transportation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 120 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 120 |
Earnings for Air Transportation Graduates from LeTourneau University
Students who complete LeTourneau University’s Air Transportation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,856 |
| 2 years | $41,565 |
| 3 years | $56,133 |
| 4 years | $71,704 |
| 5 years | $73,524 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Air Transportation graduates from LeTourneau University take home a median $71,704, compared with $65,819 for all LeTourneau University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Air Transportation graduates from LeTourneau University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Air Transportation graduates at LeTourneau University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Air Transportation graduates at LeTourneau University are 12% women (7) and 88% men (50).
Air Transportation Associate’s Program at LeTourneau University
Among the 1 associate’s air transportation graduates at LeTourneau University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation associate’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Air Transportation Bachelor’s Program at LeTourneau University
Of the 56 bachelor’s air transportation graduates at LeTourneau University, 12% were women (7) and 88% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Air Transportation Concentrations at LeTourneau University
This Air Transportation program at LeTourneau University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Air Transportation | 54 |
| Airline Pilot & Flight Crew | 1 |
| Aviation Management & Operations | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Air Transportation Graduates
Graduates of the Air Transportation program at LeTourneau University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Air Transportation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $76,615 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $58,648 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $54,884 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants | $52,658 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $46,187 |
| Commercial Pilots | $43,713 |
| Flight Attendants | $36,135 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.