by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Polk State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Polk State highly for air transportation, placing at #20 out of 106 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Schools | 20 of 106 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in Florida | 1 of 13 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 27 |
The following degree levels are available for air transportation at Polk State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Associate’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Polk State is among the very best schools in the country for air transportation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Polk State, air transportation students borrow a median amount of $11,197 in student loans. This is below $14,731, the typical median for all majors at Polk State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Polk State awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College handed out 16 associate’s degrees in air transportation.
Polk State is among the very best schools in the country for air transportation at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of air transportation associate’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of air transportation associate’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Polk State awarded 10 associate’s degrees in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Polk State awarded 6 associate’s degrees in aviation/airway management and operations in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
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