Best institutions to study Air Transportation
Any instructional program in aviation and air transportation services not listed above.
10 U.S. institutions graduated 218 Air Transportation students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 49.0199, a specialization of Air Transportation (CIP 49.01).
About Air Transportation programs
Any instructional program in aviation and air transportation services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Air Transportation program, categorized under Transportation and Materials Moving, focuses on aviation and air transportation services. It is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the aviation industry, offering a comprehensive understanding of the field. This program is suitable for those looking to gain foundational knowledge and skills necessary for various roles within air transportation.
Students in the Air Transportation program will learn about aviation operations, safety regulations, and the logistics of air travel. Coursework typically covers essential topics that prepare graduates for the complexities of the aviation sector.
Credentials awarded
What Air Transportation graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree171 graduates / yr · 4 institutions78%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year21 graduates / yr · 4 institutions9.6%
- Bachelor's degree13 graduates / yr · 2 institutions6.0%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate11 graduates / yr · 1 institution5.0%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.9%
Graduates over time
Air Transportation completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 97 |
| 2013 | 166 |
| 2014 | 167 |
| 2015 | 354 |
| 2016 | 389 |
| 2017 | 340 |
| 2018 | 375 |
| 2019 | 355 |
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 308 |
| 2022 | 291 |
| 2023 | 306 |
| 2024 | 315 |
| 2025 | 218 |
Top 10 institutions for Air Transportation, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OKPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 161 | 51% | $33,187 | $35,377 |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, ILPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 15 | 36% | — | — |
| 3 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon Bayamon, PRPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 12 | 35% | $10,334 | $31,376 |
| 4 | Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, INPublicPost-degree cert. | 11 | 83% | — | $45,190 |
| 5 | Warren County Community College Washington, NJPublicAssociate's | 6 | 39% | — | — |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KSPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 71% | — | $51,198 |
| 7 | Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KSPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 43% | — | — |
| 8 | Cloud County Community College Concordia, KSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 55% | — | — |
| 9 | Averett University Danville, VAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 48% | $23,171 | — |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 39% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Air Transportation field (CIP 49.01) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 8 states & territories
Where Air Transportation graduates come from. Each state links to all Air Transportation programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | 161 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology161 / yr |
| Illinois | 1 | 15 | Southwestern Illinois College15 / yr |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 12 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon12 / yr |
| Kansas | 3 | 11 | Kansas State University4 / yr |
| Indiana | 1 | 11 | Purdue University - Main Campus11 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 6 | Warren County Community College6 / yr |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | Averett University1 / yr |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | Green River College1 / yr |
Other Air Transportation specializations
The 7 other 6-digit CIP codes under Air Transportation (CIP 49.01).
- Aeronautics/CIP 49.0101
Aviation/ Aerospace Science and Technology 6,507 graduates / yr89 institutions - Airline/CIP 49.0102
Commercial/ Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 2,557 graduates / yr105 institutions - Aviation/CIP 49.0104
Airway Management and Operations 2,098 graduates / yr72 institutions - Air Traffic ControllerCIP 49.0105232 graduates / yr19 institutions
- Remote Aircraft PilotCIP 49.0109177 graduates / yr26 institutions
- Airline Flight AttendantCIP 49.0106partial data70 graduates / yr4 institutions
- Flight InstructorCIP 49.0108partial data36 graduates / yr5 institutions
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn an Associate's degree, a Bachelor’s degree, or an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 10 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Air Transportation program.
What is the typical duration of the program?+
The program can vary in length, with options ranging from less than one academic year to a full Bachelor's degree.
How many graduates are there each year?+
Approximately 218 students graduate from the Air Transportation program each year in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Air Transportation?+
Air Transportation is CIP 49.0199 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Air Transportation (CIP 49.01). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in aviation and air transportation services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Air Transportation programs?+
10 U.S. institutions reported Air Transportation graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 8 states & territories, awarding 218 credentials in the year. That is 1.8% of all Air Transportation graduates.
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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