Air Traffic Controller degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best air traffic controller schools.
The school you choose for air traffic controller can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Air Traffic Controller Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Air Traffic Controller Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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University Of North Dakota tops our 2027 ranking of the best air traffic controller schools. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 18 air traffic controller students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, air traffic controller degree recipients from University Of North Dakota generally make around $75,100. University Of North Dakota graduates carry a median of $22,769 in student loans.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in air traffic controller, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, air traffic controller degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach generally make around $71,183. Students borrow a median of $20,375 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott one of the top schools for air traffic controller. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Prescott. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in the most recent year. Air Traffic Controller graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn a median of $73,296 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000.
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Students looking for a strong air traffic controller program will find one at Florida Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Melbourne. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 35 air traffic controller students who graduated with this degree at Florida Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Air Traffic Controller graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of $47,019 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Community College Of Beaver County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in air traffic controller, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Monaca. Community College Of Beaver County awarded about 11 air traffic controller degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, air traffic controller degree recipients from Community College Of Beaver County generally make around $45,028. Community College Of Beaver County graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans.
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Middle Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best air traffic controller schools. Located in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. About 16 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Middle Georgia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their air traffic controller degree from Middle Georgia State University earn around $41,028 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,700.
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Tulsa Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best air traffic controller schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tulsa. About 10 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their air traffic controller degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $41,718 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,789 to complete this degree.
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Mt San Antonio College earned the #8 position for air traffic controller this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 19 air traffic controller students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their air traffic controller degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,384.
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Tulsa Technology Center earned the #9 position for air traffic controller this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Tulsa Technology Center awarded about 31 air traffic controller degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the air traffic controller program make about $32,406 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,384.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 9 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).
