2027 Best Value Flight Instructor Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Flight Instructor](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/flight-instructor/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for flight instructor students.
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2027 Best Value Flight Instructor Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in flight instructor, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Flight Instructor Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of North Dakota the best value for a degree in flight instructor in the United States. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Flight Instructor graduates carry a median of $22,769 in student loans. Early-career flight instructor graduates make about $46,193. That is a strong return on a $22,769 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Henderson State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in flight instructor, landing the #2 spot this year. Henderson State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Arkadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $8,244, while out-of-state students pay about $10,620. Flight Instructor graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans. Flight Instructor graduates of Henderson State University earn a median of $40,131 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,234 median debt.
Other Flight Instructor Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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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