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Air Transportation Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 3,976 students earned their Air Transport degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Air Transportation is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors in Florida

Air Transport majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,873
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 815
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 815
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 815
Associate Degree 766
Master’s Degree 460
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a air transport major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of air transport majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Air Transportation Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 23,080 people employed in jobs related to an air transport degree, compared to 396,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Air Transportation Jobs in Florida

Air Transport grads earn an average of $93,720 in the state and $96,530 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer air transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,859 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

648 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
8,797 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,242 a year.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,824 after graduation.

#4

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $12,351. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

#5

Everglades University

Boca Raton
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,247 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Everglades U will pay a net price of $30,535. Graduates earn an average $37,614 after graduation.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

#7

Polk State College

Winter Haven
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,961 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. A typical student attending Polk State will pay a net price of $8,722. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,703 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,824 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,838.

#9

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,380 after earning their degree at this institution.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $3,129.

Air Transportation Careers in FL

Some of the careers air transport majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Flight Attendants 32% $58,780
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 23% $163,620
Commercial Pilots 17% $77,430
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $88,240
Airfield Operations Specialists 15% $54,700
Air Traffic Controllers 7% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to air transport.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Marine Transportation 9

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