by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Eastern EKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in air transportation.
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Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering air transportation. In particular, it placed #63 out of 118 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Air Transportation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU earn a median of $60,844 a year. This is above $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, air transportation graduates take on a median debt of $23,781 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 91% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the air transportation majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This air transportation program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 45 |
Eastern EKU conferred 45 degrees in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general in the most recent reporting year — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).