Aviation Management & Operations Basic Certificates
There are 71 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of Aviation Management & Operations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Aviation Management & Operations Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,786 degrees were awarded toAviation Management & Operations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Aviation Management & Operations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 26 |
| Associate’s Degree | 195 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,062 |
| Master’s Degree | 497 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Aviation Management & Operations Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Aviation Management & Operations students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 331 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aviation Management & Operations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 16.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 9.2% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 18 | 4.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Aviation Management & Operations Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 99 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Aviation Management & Operations students seeking a basic certificate is Florida State College at Jacksonville. This school awarded 216 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations 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 Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 122 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. This school awarded 78 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations 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 Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana State University is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 38 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a popular choice for Aviation Management & Operations majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Aviation Management & Operations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their basic certificate in Aviation Management & Operations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Aviation Management & Operations that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 127 |
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.