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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, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 890–1,100 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 102 degrees to students studying Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 102 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,882
#3 #3 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 893 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,560
#4 #4 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,483
#5 #5 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, Psychology, General, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 920–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,758
#6 #6 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 66 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,352
#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 290 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 47 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,380
#8 #8 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 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,714
#9 #9 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Hallmark University San Antonio, TX Each year, Hallmark University awards about 56 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,939
#10 #10 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,271
#11 #11 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,992
#12 #12 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, General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $53,613
#13 #13 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, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,262
#14 #14 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,512
#15 #15 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 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,497
#16 #16 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 36 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $54,939
#17 #17 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 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,276
#18 #18 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 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 790–960 Median Starting Salary $51,929
#19 #19 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,780
#20 #20 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,963
#21 #21 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 48 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,049
#22 #22 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 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,043
#23 #23 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Lynn University awards about 61 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,811
#24 #24 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 Psychology, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Indiana State University grants 124 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,298
#25 #25 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,314
#26 #26 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $54,141
#27 #27 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 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,939
#28 #28 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 99 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,577
#29 #29 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Every year, Hampton University awards about 42 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 790–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,360
#30 #30 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, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,939
#31 #31 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 150 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,082
#32 #32 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Each year, Rocky Mountain College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,566
#33 #33 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,663
#34 #34 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 260 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,283
#35 #35 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 General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Texas Southern University awards 86 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 820–1,010 Median Starting Salary $52,392
#36 #36 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Each year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology grants about 17 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,134
#37 #37 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,872
#38 #38 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#39 #39 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,026
#40 #40 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 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,896
#41 #41 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Athens State University Athens, AL Every year, Athens State University grants around 113 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,372
#42 #42 Best College for Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,983
#43 #43 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 Architecture, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,174
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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 Masters degree. On average, 80% percent of men and 20% 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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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.

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

#1 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,016

Female Students

205 (20%)

Male Students

811 (79%)

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

74%

65

890–1,100

$54,939

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

71%

102

980–1,220

$55,882

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

61%

65

1,310–1,450

$53,560

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

46%

88

1,250–1,400

$55,483

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

87%

122

920–1,170

$52,758

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

99%

66

1,060–1,290

$52,352

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

77%

47

1,050–1,250

$58,380

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

63%

38

1,040–1,250

$53,714

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

51%

14

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$54,939

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

86%

27

1,090–1,290

$52,271

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

51%

7

1,230–1,420

$56,992

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

92%

33

860–1,080

$53,613

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

57%

19

1,110–1,280

$53,262

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

91%

27

930–1,160

$54,512

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

85%

13

1,110–1,310

$55,497

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

40%

24

960–1,140