by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 10 U.S. colleges awarded 219 degrees and certificates in Other Air Transportation. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 78% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Air Transportation Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $54,735 one year after completing, rising to $88,771 after four years.
Studying Other Air Transportation involves the study of Air Transportation, Other. Any Instructional Program In Aviation And Air Transportation Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other air transportation is a widely-pursued major, with 219 degrees awarded annually. 10 colleges award other air transportation degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 161.
By level, the 219 awards include 2 certificates, 171 associate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees and 32 master’s degrees.
Women earned 14% of other air transportation degrees and certificates in the latest year (31 of 219). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (116) and Hispanic or Latino (27), and international students earned 8.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Air Transportation Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other air transportation schools within 4 states. In all, 10 colleges offer other air transportation programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Air Transportation Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other air transportation degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 171 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 32 |
Other Air Transportation has 7 similar majors in the Transportation & Materials Moving field, which together award 11,781 degrees a year; the largest are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General (6,536), Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (2,560) and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations (2,152). Browse all Transportation & Materials Moving majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,536 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,560 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 2,152 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 235 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 192 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 70 |
| Flight Instructor | 36 |
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