by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CWU compares to other colleges that offer air transportation.
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CWU is a solid choice among schools offering air transportation. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 118 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Air Transportation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $68,153 a year. This is above $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, air transportation graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Find out more about CWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 92% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the air transportation majors at Central Washington University.
The air transportation program at CWU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 40 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 31 |
CWU awarded 40 degrees in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
CWU awarded 31 completions in aviation/airway management and operations recently — 13% to women and 87% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).