Arizona · Air Transportation

Best colleges for Air Transportation in Arizona

Ranked by graduate earnings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, Arizona State University Campus Immersion and Chandler-Gilbert Community College award the most Air Transportation degrees and certificates in Arizona: 218, 129 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Arizona colleges offer Air Transportation and award 383 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Air Transportation program focuses on the various aspects of transportation and materials moving, preparing students for careers in the aviation industry. This program is ideal for individuals interested in aeronautics, airline…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 49.01
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
383
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$44,481
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$38,461
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$111,650
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Prescott Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$54,82721868%$38,461$22,000
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree
$44,48112968%—$22,421

Colleges awarding the most Air Transportation degrees in Arizona

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Prescott Private not-for-profit
218$54,827
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
129$44,481
3Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
18Not reported
4Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista Public
14Not reported
5Yavapai College
Prescott Public
4Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (SOC 11-3071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+6.1%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~18,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$102,010
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive Learning

What Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
3,390
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$111,650
median $98,750
Best-paying metro
$113,970
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Related careers

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$62,820 avg · 4,590 jobs
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$111,650 avg · 3,390 jobs
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$236,550 avg · 2,200 jobs
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$119,320 avg · 1,540 jobs
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$140,340 avg · 380 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Air Transportation programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Air Transportation degrees?+

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott (218 graduates a year), Arizona State University Campus Immersion (129 graduates a year) and Chandler-Gilbert Community College (18 graduates a year) award the most Air Transportation degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Arizona colleges offer Air Transportation.

Which Air Transportation program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott tops the list at $54,827. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Arizona is $111,650 (median $98,750), across about 3,390 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Air Transportation program?+

The Air Transportation program focuses on the various aspects of transportation and materials moving, preparing students for careers in the aviation industry. This program is ideal for individuals interested in aeronautics, airline…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +6.1% growth with around 18,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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