by our College Data Analytics TeamFlight Instructor is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for flight instructor students pursuing a degree.
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These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in flight instructor, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Our analysis ranked Dodge City Community College the best school in the country for a degree in flight instructor. Located in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 14 flight instructor students who graduated with this degree at Dodge City Community College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in flight instructor from Dodge City Community College
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.