We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at JU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JU as a strong choice for air transportation, coming in at #72 out of 106 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Schools | 72 of 106 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in Florida | 7 of 13 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 27 |
Here is each degree level granted in air transportation at JU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jacksonville University conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
JU ranks competitively among schools offering air transportation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Air Transportation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JU report a median salary of $59,384 a year. This is below $78,008, the median for all majors at JU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JU, air transportation students borrow a median amount of $25,125 in student loans. This is below $25,619, the typical median for all majors at JU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,250 | $46,963 |
| Fees | $1,187 | $1,187 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at JU are White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville University with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
JU conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew in the most recent reporting year — 5% to women and 95% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (44%).
JU granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in aviation/airway management and operations in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Air Transportation | 2 |