by our College Data Analytics TeamAir Science/Airpower Studies (CIP 28.0501) is part of the Military Science & Leadership field of study, alongside 6 related programs, but no U.S. college reported air science/airpower studies graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $55,351 one year after completing, rising to $103,706 after four years.
A major in Air Science/Airpower Studies involves the study of Air Science/airpower Studies. A Program That Focuses On The Theory, Doctrine And Principles Of Airpower In The Tactical And Strategic Contexts, As Well As In Conjunction With Other Armed Forces. Includes Instruction In Air Warfighting, Leadership And Ethics, National Security Decisionmaking, Strategic Studies, Global Security, Joint And Coalition Operations, And Applicable Regional Or Cultural Studies And Research Methods. This Cip Code Is Not Valid For Ipeds Reporting. Examples: [Strategic Airpower Studies].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
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