Master’s Degrees in Air Transportation
Education Levels of Air Transport Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 725 people earned their master's degree in air transport. This earns it the #136 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 6,511 |
| Associate Degree | 1,665 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,283 |
| Master’s Degree | 725 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 180 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Air Transport Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in air transport is $85,493. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $70,468 to a high of $91,764.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for air transport students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in air transport. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 563 |
| Women | 162 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of air transport master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 392 |
| International Students | 125 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
Most Popular Air Transport Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in air transport. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
The most popular school in the United States for air transport students seekinga master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their master's degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 18% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide air transport graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,493.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in air transport from Purdue. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 85,493.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
Everglades University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in air transport from Everglades U. Of these students, 31% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Everglades U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
Lewis University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in air transport from Lewis. About 14% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at Lewis University make a median salary of 85,493.
The 6th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their master's degree is Delta State University. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,435 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in air transport from Delta State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at Delta State University make a median salary of 85,493.
The 7th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Dakota. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in air transport from UND. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at University of North Dakota make a median salary of 85,493.
The 8th most popular school in the country for air transport majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in air transport from OSU. About 14% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus air transport graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,493.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in air transport from UCM. About 20% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at University of Central Missouri make a median salary of 85,493.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in air transport from Florida Tech. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Florida Institute of Technology air transport graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,493.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in air transport from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of 85,493.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in air transport from Embry-Riddle Prescott. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott make a median salary of 85,493.
Utah State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in air transport from USU. Of these students, 9% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
Liberty University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in air transport from Liberty University. About 12% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University air transport graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,493.
Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in air transport from Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
York College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in air transport from York. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in air transport at York College make a median salary of 85,493.
Saint Louis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in air transport. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in air transport from SLU. Data shows that SLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
Jacksonville University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in air transport. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in air transport from JU. Data shows that JU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,493.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to air transport that offer master’s degrees.
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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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