Utah State University
Multiple locations






Located in Logan, Utah, Utah State University offers six aviation pathway programs: Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot Concentration (fixed-wing or rotary-wing), Bachelor of Science in Maintenance Management, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Master of Science in Aviation Science, and a minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems.
These programs are geared toward students who learn well with hands-on training and want to attend a midsized college.
Program Highlights
Utah State offers its aviation programs at five different campuses: Logan, Brigham City, Price, Blanding, and Moab. This makes the program very accessible. It also has accommodations for distance learning for those who cannot make in-person classes.
USU airfield is located at an airfield only 10 minutes away from the main campus.
It is part of Region 1 of the National intercollegiate Flying Association.
Value
While it is a public state university, Utah State’s tuition is slightly higher for both in-state and out-of-state students than other state schools. Before flight costs, in-state tuition is $8,400 and out-of-state comes in at just over $23,000.
But the university does offer helicopter courses, which some universities do not.
Utah State has a long list of scholarships available to science students, such as:
- Leona Bunderson Clement & Erwin ‘Scotty’ Clement Scholarship
- Lifetime Products Outdoor Products Design and Development Scholarship
- Maurine Flint Keller Memorial Scholarship
The school also accepts the GI Bill for flight school and other degree paths.
Fleet and Facilities
USU has many different types of aircraft, including:
- DA-42s
- Diamond DA-40s
- Diamond DA-40-180s
- TBM 700
- R22 Beta II
- R44 Raven II
Students finishing the flight program can take advantage of the 500-hour ATP reduction.
Campus life
Utah State has on-campus housing and meal plans for on campus dining. A state-of-the-art student center houses information on the many clubs. Organizations, service opportunities, and student government opportunities.
The school has many different athletic programs students can participate in, including:
- Football
- Baseball
- Skiing
The Bottom Line
Students who attend Utah State University will be a part of an aviation program geared toward hands-on learning while still being about to attend traditional college events like football games and homecoming.
Other Information
In-State tuition (Per Year)
$8,402
Out-State tuition (Per Year)
$23,042
Flight Cost
$81,000
In-State Total Estimated Program Cost
$114,608
Out-State Total Estimated Program Cost
$173,168
NIFA
Yes
NIFA Region
1
mariah.spencer@usu.edu
Phone number
(435) 797-0419

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