2025 Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Associate Degree Schools

General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #161 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 460 associate degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Associate Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Schools for an Associate in General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

1

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

309 Annual Graduates

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

2

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Florida Institute of Technology is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Florida Institute of Technology

3

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology has to look into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Daytona Beach.More information about a associate in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology has to look into Hinds Community College. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Raymond.More information about a associate in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Hinds Community College

General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology by Region

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General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Related Rankings by Major

One of 7 majors within the Air Transportation area of study, General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot & Flight Crew	765
Aviation/Airway Management & Operations	189
Air Traffic Controller	132
Other Air Transportation	62
Flight Instructor	40
Airline Flight Attendant	14
Remote Aircraft Pilot	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.