Bachelor’s Degrees in Air Transportation
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Education Levels of Air Transport Majors
In 2018-2019, 4,541 bachelor's degrees were awarded to air transport majors. This earns it the #83 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 | 4,541 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,739 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,222 |
| Master’s Degree | 768 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 168 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Air Transport Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in air transport is $39,300. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,200 and the high is $42,250.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in air transport is $24,125. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,437 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,125.
The median monthly payment of a air transport graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $250.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in air transport. About 87.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,972 |
| Women | 569 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of air transport bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 176 |
| Black or African American | 294 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 461 |
| White | 2,841 |
| International Students | 373 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 396 |
Most Popular Air Transport Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in air transport. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for air transport students seekinga bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,268 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 916 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 9% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,712 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 434 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 85,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Liberty University. Of these students, 6% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,534 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from UND. Of these students, 12% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Each year, around 41,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,513 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from UVU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year.
The air transport program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 163 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,946 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in air transport from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Western Michigan University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,360 per year.
The air transport program at Western Michigan University awarded 121 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 6% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,712 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 119 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Embry-Riddle Prescott. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 45,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
The air transport program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 106 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lewis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 94 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Lewis. Of these students, 7% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.
The air transport program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 89 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 79 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Florida Tech. About 19% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,892 per year.
The air transport program at Metropolitan State University of Denver awarded 79 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,531 per year.
The air transport program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 77 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Arizona State University - Polytechnic is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
The air transport program at Arizona State University - Polytechnic awarded 73 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,064 per year.
The air transport program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology awarded 64 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in air transport. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,542 per year.
The air transport program at Indiana State University awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Georgia State University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,582 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to air transport majors at Middle Georgia State University. Of these students, 24% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Everglades University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in air transport. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,200 per year.
The air transport program at Everglades University awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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