Air Transportation
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Air Transportation. The Bachelor program, with 171 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $81,394 four years after completion, which is 10% above the national median for Air Transportation programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, and Commercial Pilots. The median salary for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers is $219,140.
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$103,606
Completers
41
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$81,394
Completers
171
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
7
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Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $219,140 | Not reported | 93,670 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $137,380 | 1% | 22,310 |
| Commercial Pilots | $113,080 | Not reported | 52,750 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,200 | 6% | 198,780 |
| Flight Attendants | $68,370 | 9% | 126,020 |
Show 1 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $51,140 | Not reported | 18,320 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$13,334
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,334
Graduation Rate
59.0%
Total Enrollment
8,494
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Northwestern Michigan College — $109,489
- Southern Utah University — $87,845
- Polk State College — $83,657
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — $83,343
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — $83,343