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#1

#1 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$52,758

#2

#2 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,855

Median Starting Salary

$57,708

#3

#3 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

129

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$53,498

#4

#4 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Overall, Southern Utah University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$12,681

Median Starting Salary

$54,082

#5

#5 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Overall, Colorado Mesa University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,085

Median Starting Salary

$55,653

#6

#6 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,637

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#7

#7 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Generally, the University of Alaska Anchorage is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$15,609

Median Starting Salary

$52,868

#8

#8 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Academy College
Bloomington, MN

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$28,968

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#9

#9 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,528

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#10

#10 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$39,416

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#11

#11 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,256

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#12

#12 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,916

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#13

#13 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,819

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#14

#14 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,184

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#15

#15 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,478

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#16

#16 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,292

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#17

#17 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,252

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#18

#18 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,588

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#19

#19 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,306

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#20

#20 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,951

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#21

#21 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,752

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#22

#22 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,744

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#23

#23 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,111

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#24

#24 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,991

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#25

#25 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,685

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#26

#26 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,166

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#27

#27 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,188

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#28

#28 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,680

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#29

#29 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,850

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#30

#30 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,618

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#31

#31 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,830

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#32

#32 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$5,584

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#33

#33 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,978

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#34

#34 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,922

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#35

#35 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,220

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#36

#36 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,759

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#37

#37 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,525

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#38

#38 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,199

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#39

#39 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Hesston College
Hesston, KS

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$21,271

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#40

#40 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,351

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#41

#41 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Northwest College
Powell, WY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,533

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#42

#42 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,323

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#43

#43 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,583

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#44

#44 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,559

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#45

#45 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,849

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#46

#46 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,142

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#47

#47 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,421

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#48

#48 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Aims Community College
Greeley, CO

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,859

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#49

#49 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,444

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#50

#50 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,768

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#51

#51 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,800

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#52

#52 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$2,341

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#53

#53 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,735

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#54

#54 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,693

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#55

#55 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,139

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#56

#56 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,471

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#57

#57 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$33,437

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#58

#58 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,274

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#59

#59 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,055

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#60

#60 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,443

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#61

#61 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,619

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#62

#62 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,936

Median Starting Salary

$52,983

#63

#63 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Casper College
Casper, WY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,451

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#64

#64 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Jackson College
Jackson, MI

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,773

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#65

#65 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Green River College
Auburn, WA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,797

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

#66

#66 Best College for Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in the U.S.

Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$3,919

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications, navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations.

Students who are interested in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew can study up to a Bachelors degree. Currently, 1,681 students earn a some level of degree in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew in Utah compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew is $53,900.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
823
Female Students
130 (15%)
Male Students
693 (84%)

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