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2027 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Ohio

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,419 Avg Student Debt
$48,766 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Air Transportation Badge [Air Transportation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong air transportation education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value air transportation schools.

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2027 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in air transportation, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Air Transportation Schools

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Our analysis ranked Sinclair Community College the best value for a degree in air transportation in Ohio. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete the air transportation program here. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. That is a strong return on a $12,525 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values for air transportation. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Air Transportation graduates carry a median of $24,842 in student loans. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $40,102. Set against $24,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

3

Kent State University At Kent is a great value for students pursuing a degree in air transportation, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Air Transportation graduates carry a median of $24,730 in student loans. Early-career air transportation graduates make about $40,876. Set against $24,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value air transportation schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for air transportation graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value air transportation schools. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical student debt for air transportation graduates is $25,000. Early-career air transportation graduates make about $33,172. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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