General Air Transportation Master’s Degrees
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Air Transportation. This degree is more popular with male students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.6% of General Air Transportation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 6,327 students earned theirGeneral Air Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Air Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree | 437 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,986 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 864 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of General Air Transportation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Air Transportation 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 General Air Transportation students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in General Air Transportation. About 80.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 566 |
| Women | 141 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Air Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 47.0% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 40 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 160 | 22.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Air Transportation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,559 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 526 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation 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 General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 137 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Everglades University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in General Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Air Transportation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in General Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. 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 General Air Transportation that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| 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.
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