2026 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Washington
[Air Transportation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong air transportation education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for air transportation students.
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2026 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Washington
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the air transportation degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Air Transportation Schools
Big Bend Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value air transportation schools in Washington. Located in the town of Moses Lake, Big Bend Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,059, while out-of-state students pay about $5,619. Typical student debt for air transportation graduates is $12,662. Air Transportation graduates of Big Bend Community College earn a median of $47,970 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Green River Community College earned it the #2 place for air transportation. Set in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,711, while out-of-state students pay about $5,263. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,712 ten years after entry.
Central Washington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value air transportation schools. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,417, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the air transportation program here. Air Transportation graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $40,025 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Central Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
International Air And Hospitality Academy came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value air transportation schools. International Air And Hospitality Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Vancouver. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete the air transportation program here. Air Transportation graduates of International Air And Hospitality Academy earn a median of $21,676 early in their careers. Set against $6,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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