Associate Degrees in Air Transportation
Education Levels of Air Transport Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,665 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 | 6,511 |
| Associate Degree | 1,665 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,283 |
| Master’s Degree | 725 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 180 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Air Transport Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in air transport is $42,492. 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 $37,335 to a high of $53,185.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in air transport is $40,062. 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, $67,947 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,962.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $477.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in air transport. About 84.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,398 |
| Women | 267 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of air transport associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 307 |
| White | 918 |
| International Students | 114 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 164 |
Most Popular Air Transport Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer an associate degree in air transport. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 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, 16% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Data shows that UVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 17% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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. Of these students, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Broward College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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 16% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Miami Dade College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 21% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GRC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 36% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cypress College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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 $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 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 8% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 21% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State College at Jacksonville air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 23% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Sacramento City College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of Southern Nevada air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Polk State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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, 8% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Central Oregon Community College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that CCBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 8% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in air transport at Community College of Baltimore County make a median salary of 42,492.
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 $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 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 10% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida Institute of Technology air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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, 25% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas State Technical College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern Michigan College air transport graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,492.
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. About 15% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in air transport at Tulsa Community College make a median salary of 42,492.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to air transport that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 97 |
| Marine Transportation | 50 |
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.
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