2023 Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Air Transportation School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, air transportation was ranked #93 in the country. In fact 9,984 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Air Transportation Programs
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2023 Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Air Transportation Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Schools in Air Transportation
Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for air transportation students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, air transport graduates from ENMU - Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $11,779.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Prescott, Embry-Riddle Prescott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that air transport majors at Embry-Riddle Prescott take out is $22,010. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $1,177, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Technology Center landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Norman.
After completing their degree, air transport graduates from University of Oklahoma carry an average student debtload of $16,750.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region list. UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.
The average amount in student loans that air transport majors at UNT take out is $23,187.
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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best air transportation programs. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, air transport graduates from OSU carry an average student debtload of $20,839. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $374.
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LeTourneau University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southwest Region list. LETU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Longview.
After completing their degree, air transport graduates from LETU carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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With a ranking of #8, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for air transportation students. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
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Texas State Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best air transportation programs. TSTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Waco.
The average amount in student loans that air transport majors at TSTC take out is $14,104.
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Request InformationBest Air Transportation Colleges by State
Explore the best air transportation schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 144 |
| Arizona | 328 |
| Oklahoma | 266 |
| New Mexico | 39 |
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Air Transportation Related Rankings by Major
Air Transportation is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Air Transport
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 17,893 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,203 |
| Other Transportation & Materials Moving | 4 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.