2026 Best Air Traffic Controller Schools in California
Air Traffic Controller degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for air traffic controller students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Air Traffic Controller in California
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall air traffic controller education in California.
Top Schools in Air Traffic Controller
Mt San Antonio College tops our 2026 ranking of the best air traffic controller schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 19 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Air Traffic Controller graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).
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