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#1

#1 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

At Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

83

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$37,171

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#2

#2 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Every year, Lewis University awards around 114 degrees to students studying Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$19,472

Median Starting Salary

$55,882

#3

#3 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$24,524

Median Starting Salary

$55,483

#4

#4 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Trade and Industrial Teacher Education, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

120

SAT Score

940–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,131

Median Starting Salary

$52,758

#5

#5 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,575

Median Starting Salary

$53,560

#6

#6 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,020–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$8,224

Median Starting Salary

$53,714

#7

#7 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 193 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,227

Median Starting Salary

$58,380

#8

#8 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

930–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,558

Median Starting Salary

$54,512

#9

#9 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY

At CUNY York College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$5,631

Median Starting Salary

$51,929

#10

#10 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Baylor University awards 317 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$49,727

Median Starting Salary

$56,992

#11

#11 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Jacksonville University grants 272 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,140–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$25,745

Median Starting Salary

$53,262

#12

#12 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT

Each year, Westminster College awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$28,156

Median Starting Salary

$55,169

#13

#13 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$20,550

Median Starting Salary

$55,497

#14

#14 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

850–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$6,683

Median Starting Salary

$53,613

#15

#15 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Architecture, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other. In fact, Marywood University awards 39 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,060–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$24,712

Median Starting Salary

$58,174

#16

#16 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Each year, Southeastern Oklahoma State University grants around 81 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$8,064

Median Starting Salary

$53,360

#17

#17 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,692

Median Starting Salary

$52,352

#18

#18 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

At the University of Dubuque, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$25,216

Median Starting Salary

$55,314

#19

#19 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

At Louisiana Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, Louisiana Tech University grants 132 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$12,593

Median Starting Salary

$52,271

#20

#20 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

At LeTourneau University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,007

Median Starting Salary

$51,780

#21

#21 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 90 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$36,364

Median Starting Salary

$47,276

#22

#22 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,321

Median Starting Salary

$54,298

#23

#23 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Annually, Lynn University awards about 65 degrees to students majoring in International Business/Trade/Commerce, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Psychology, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$39,582

Median Starting Salary

$53,811

#24

#24 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

920–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$17,388

Median Starting Salary

$53,963

#25

#25 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Every year, Walla Walla University awards about 53 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$26,001

Median Starting Salary

$57,049

#26

#26 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Every year, Hampton University awards about 65 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Journalism, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

820–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$28,576

Median Starting Salary

$56,360

#27

#27 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 123 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,728

Median Starting Salary

$55,577

#28

#28 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Each year, Rocky Mountain College awards about 28 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$19,173

Median Starting Salary

$57,566

#29

#29 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Every year, California Baptist University grants about 168 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$28,596

Median Starting Salary

$54,141

#30

#30 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 45 degrees to those majoring in Criminalistics and Criminal Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,003

Median Starting Salary

$49,043

#31

#31 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX

Each year, Hallmark University awards about 53 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,153

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#32

#32 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

870–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$33,163

Median Starting Salary

$51,910

#33

#33 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Every year, Southeastern University awards around 213 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$27,935

Median Starting Salary

$55,283

#34

#34 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

820–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$15,021

Median Starting Salary

$52,392

#35

#35 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Melbourne, FL

Each year, Florida Institute of Technology-Online grants around 48 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

960–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$24,146

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#36

#36 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA

At California Aeronautical University, only two majors are offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$36,328

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#37

#37 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD

At National American University-Rapid City, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$22,086

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#38

#38 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

National American University-Ellsworth
Box Elder, SD

At National American University-Ellsworth, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#39

#39 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX

Each year, Texas A&M University-Central Texas grants around 66 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$437

Median Starting Salary

$51,896

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About Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.

Students studying Aviation/Airway Management and Operations can advance up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 81% percent of men and 19% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Illinois is where degrees in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations is $53,900.

Popularity of Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations majors is Transportation, Storage Distribution Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations can prepare you for is Transportation, Storage Distribution Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
944
Female Students
175 (18%)
Male Students
769 (81%)

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