by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in air transportation at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for air transportation, coming in at #1 out of 119 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Schools | 1 of 119 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in Indiana | 1 of 4 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 17 |
The following degree levels are available for air transportation at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 67 master’s degrees in air transportation.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for air transportation at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Air Transportation Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Air Transportation Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 66% of air transportation master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 67 master’s degrees in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general in the most recent reporting year — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 34 graduate certificate degrees in air transportation.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for air transportation at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of air transportation graduate certificate degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation graduate certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a graduate certificate in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 24 graduate certificate completions in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Air Transportation | 173 |