Remote Aircraft Pilot programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for remote aircraft pilot students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for remote aircraft pilot can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Remote Aircraft Pilot Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Remote Aircraft Pilot Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Remote Aircraft Pilot in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the remote aircraft pilot degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of North Dakota this year for remote aircraft pilot. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 remote aircraft pilot students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their remote aircraft pilot degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $75,100 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,769.
Read more about the remote aircraft pilot program at University Of North Dakota
Students looking for a strong remote aircraft pilot program will find one at Harper College, which ranked #2. Harper College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Palatine. There were roughly 20 remote aircraft pilot students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the remote aircraft pilot program make about $44,523 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963.
See the full remote aircraft pilot program report for Harper College
Oakton Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best remote aircraft pilot schools. Set in the city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a large public institution. About 17 remote aircraft pilot degrees were awarded at Oakton Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the remote aircraft pilot program make about $48,838 in their early career. Oakton Community College graduates carry a median of $7,750 in student loans.
More information about a degree in remote aircraft pilot from Oakton Community College
Aims Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in remote aircraft pilot, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of Greeley. Aims Community College awarded about 20 remote aircraft pilot degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, remote aircraft pilot degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $45,909. Typical student debt for the program is $11,199.
See the full remote aircraft pilot program report for Aims Community College
Parkland College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in remote aircraft pilot, landing the #5 spot this year. Parkland College is a large public school located in the city of Champaign. There were roughly 13 remote aircraft pilot students who graduated with this degree at Parkland College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the remote aircraft pilot program make about $40,409 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,168.
Read more about the remote aircraft pilot program at Parkland College
Wichita Area Technical College earned the #6 position for remote aircraft pilot this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Wichita Area Technical College awarded about 11 remote aircraft pilot degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their remote aircraft pilot degree from Wichita Area Technical College earn around $35,358 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,828.
See the full remote aircraft pilot program report for Wichita Area Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best remote aircraft pilot schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Griffin. About 17 remote aircraft pilot degrees were awarded at Southern Crescent Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, remote aircraft pilot degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College generally make around $45,062. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete this degree.
See the full remote aircraft pilot program report for Southern Crescent Technical College
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
