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Associate Degrees in Air Transportation

1,806 Yearly Graduations
$37,989 Median Salary
$16,419 Median Debt
There are 123 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in air transport. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.9% of air transport graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Air Transport Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,806 people earned their associate degree in air transport. This earns it the #61 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in air transport at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,117
Associate Degree 1,806
Basic Certificate 1,428
Master’s Degree 674
Undergraduate Certificate 225
Graduate Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree 20

Earnings of Air Transport Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in air transport is $37,989. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,415 to a high of $48,607.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in air transport is $16,419. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,737.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $832.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in air transport. About 83.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,504
Women 302
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The racial-ethnic distribution of air transport associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 121
Black or African American 100
Hispanic or Latino 311
White 976
International Students 124
Other Races/Ethnicities 174
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There are 123 colleges that offer an associate degree in air transport. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

458 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for air transport students seekingan associate degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 458 people received their associate degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 12% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

111 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in air transport from UVU. Of these students, 19% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
100 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in air transport. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in air transport from Mt. SAC. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#4

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
85 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in air transport from BC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#5

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
75 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in air transport from MDC. About 17% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

65 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in air transport from Spartan College - Tulsa. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#7

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
58 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in air transport from GRC. Of these students, 15% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Cypress College

Cypress, California
41 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cypress College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in air transport. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in air transport from Cypress College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

38 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. About 6% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in air transport from FSCJ. Of these students, 17% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California
32 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sacramento City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in air transport from Sacramento City. Of these students, 23% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
28 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in air transport from CSN. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Polk State College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in air transport from Polk State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Oregon Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in air transport. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in air transport from COCC. Of these students, 3% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Community College of Beaver County

Monaca, Pennsylvania
26 Yearly Graduations
16% Women

Community College of Beaver County is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in air transport from CCBC.

25 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Baltimore County is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in air transport from CCBC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in air transport. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in air transport from Florida Tech. About 6% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

22 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in air transport. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in air transport from TSTC. Of these students, 10% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, Michigan
21 Yearly Graduations
16% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwestern Michigan College. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in air transport from NMC.

#19

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
21 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tulsa Community College. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in air transport from Tulsa Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

Air Transport Focus Areas

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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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