Professional Pilot

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Saint Louis University offers many aviation degree programs.

Located in Walnut, California, Mt. San Antonio College offers three associate degrees, two professional certificate programs, and a partnership with a university to obtain a bachelor’s degree. A pilot certificate is not required for graduation, but it is desirable for career advancement.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University offers three bachelor’s degree options, as well as a couple of minors rooted in aviation. The flight program is based on an engineering background. OSU prepares students to not only become professional well-rounded pilots, but also have the ability to design, manage and operate aviation systems.

Located in Costa Mesa, California, Orange Coast College offers one associate, one bachelor’s,  and three certificate programs, each with different specializations. The school also offers flight rating to be taken individually to degree programs. Most of Orange Coast’s classes are in the evenings between 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Flight training happens as part of a customized […]

Located in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University offers two bachelor’s degree programs and one associate degree program targeted toward students who plan to work in the aviation industry. Ohio University’s aviation department has been training pilots for more than 70 years. This has allowed the school to fine-tune its program and make crucial partnerships with many […]

Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University offers six aviation bachelor’s degree paths. The pilot program is only available to start in the fall and has a limited number of new student slots per year.

Located in Champaign, Illinois, Parkland College offers an associates degree in aviation as well as a certificate program. They have partnerships with four-year universities to provide students options to continue their education after finishing their two-year degree, and students can take flight courses independently from their degree path.

Located in Denver, Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver offers two degree options with three concentrations and three certification programs. The Aviation and Aerospace Science Department is one of the largest collegiate aviation programs in the country and offers access to many valuable resources.

Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University offers six aerospace Bachelor’s degree paths, from flight training to maintenance management. The history of flight training at MTSU dates back to World War II, when flight training took place right on campus. Its newest program, Unmanned Aerial Systems, is dedicated to helping aviation professionals adapt to […]

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the University of Minnesota State-Mankato partners with North Star Aviation and offers a professional pilot track for students. In addition to the Bachelor’s degree in professional flight, the school also offers three aviation minors and another Bachelor of Science degree.