Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Delta State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in air transportation.
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Delta State University ranks competitively among schools offering air transportation. More specifically it was ranked #75 out of 118 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, Delta State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Delta State University, air transportation students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,432, the typical median for all majors at Delta State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,190 | $8,435 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 95% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at Delta State University were White. Roughly 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 86% of air transportation master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of air transportation master’s degree graduates at Delta State University are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a master’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the air transportation majors at Delta State University.
The air transportation program at Delta State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 14 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 12 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 9 |
Delta State University awarded 14 completions in aviation/airway management and operations in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Delta State University granted 12 degrees in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew recently — 8% to women and 92% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Delta State University conferred 9 degrees in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).