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Located in Ellensburg, Washington, Central Washington University offers two aviation bachelor’s degree paths, each with two concentration options. Established in 1975, CWU’s aviation program is the only fully accredited public university aviation program in the Pacific Northwest.

Located in Flushing, New York, Vaughn College offers three aviation associate degree programs, four bachelor’s programs, and five certificate options. Programs can be completed with flight certificate add-ons or with the goal of becoming a professional pilot. Vaughn College is located near LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), right in the middle of New York City.

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Academy College offers three associate-degree and two bachelor-degree paths. Academy also offers certificate programs. At Academy, it is possible to fly the first week that classes begin. Academy College courses begin approximately every seven weeks.

Located in Akron, Ohio, American Winds offers five aviation associate degree programs as well as the opportunity to work toward becoming a professional pilot and earning an ATP without getting a degree. American Winds students can fly any day of the week.

Located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Andrews University offers an array of different levels of study each with an option of a flight concentration or a maintenance concentration. A combined degree program allows students to achieve their bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years.

Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the University of Central Missouri School of Aviation offers four aviation bachelor’s degree programs and two graduate programs. Students also have the option of adding on a minor or pursuing certificates. UCM’s new Master of Business administration in airport management will be the first degree of its kind in the nation […]

Located in Ruston, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University offers two aviation bachelor degree paths. One is aimed toward flight and the other is focused on management. Louisiana Tech has a lot of offers for students interested in aviation industry careers, such as airline partnerships, internship opportunities, and a low student-to-instructor ratio.

Located on the Eastman Campus in Eastman, Georgia, Middle Georgia State University’s School of Aviation offers two aviation bachelor degree paths, three associate degree options, and several certificate programs focusing on aviation related topics. Some of the programs offered can be completed online.

Located in Bookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University offers an aviation bachelor’s degree with two specializations to choose from. Top-performing students are often brought on as flight instructors in the program during their junior and senior years.

Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the University of North Dakota offers an array of programs throughout the aviation industry. University of North Dakota Aerospace program is one of only 34 aviation accredited programs in the world.