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Air Transportation Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 346 students earned their Air Transport degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Air Transportation is the 91st most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Master’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 25
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Air Transportation Grads in Illinois

There are 28,750 people in the state and 396,690 people in the nation working in air transport jobs.

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Wages for Air Transportation Jobs in Illinois

In this state, air transport grads earn an average of $99,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,530.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer air transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#2

Lewis University

Romeoville
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $6,995.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,027. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,378 after earning their degree at this institution.

Air Transportation Careers in IL

Some of the careers air transport majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Flight Attendants 20% $54,020
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 13% $177,280
Airfield Operations Specialists 8% $0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $90,420
Commercial Pilots 7% $89,520
Air Traffic Controllers 7% $150,960

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