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Air Transportation Schools in New York

218 Air Transport students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Air Transportation is the 162nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 187
Associate Degree 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Air Transportation Grads in New York

23,270 people in the state and 396,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to air transport.

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Wages for Air Transportation Jobs in New York

In this state, air transport grads earn an average of $108,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,530.

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

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,442 Total Students

An average student at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will pay a net price of $39,395. Graduates earn an average $57,695 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,018 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,647 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

#3

York College

Jamaica
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

In their early career, York grads earn an average salary of $42,661. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 30% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,015 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,059. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Air Transportation Careers in NY

Some of the careers air transport majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Flight Attendants 8% $46,570
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 8% $113,540
Airfield Operations Specialists 8% $57,870
Air Traffic Controllers 5% $135,230
Commercial Pilots 3% $101,230
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 1% $100,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Marine Transportation 165
Ground Transportation 49

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