Air Transportation: associate's degree earnings by college

Median earnings of air transportation graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $45,287, rising to $78,726 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachFL$70,512$83,343$18,687
2Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideFL$70,512$83,343$18,687
3Broward CollegeFL$53,564$75,637$8,750
4Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleIL$45,287$103,606$19,605
5Mt San Antonio CollegeCA$40,793$59,078—
6Miami Dade CollegeFL$39,376$78,726—
7Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyOK$37,011$108,656$19,500
8Montana State UniversityMT$35,436$74,026$11,500

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do air transportation graduates earn?

The median college reports $45,287 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in air transportation and $78,726 four years after. The highest is $70,512 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.

How much student debt do air transportation graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $16,538 at the typical college.