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2026 Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
600 General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Degrees Awarded
$50,967 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 105 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology in the United States

See the highest-ranked general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

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No school ranked higher than Southern Utah University this year for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Southern Utah University awarded about 40 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program make about $44,998 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete this degree. See the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program report for Southern Utah University

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Montana State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Montana State University awarded about 32 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $47,703 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,635 to complete this degree. See the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program report for Montana State University

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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

Polk State College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Located in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public university. Polk State College awarded about 25 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Polk State College earn a median of $50,499 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,197 to complete this degree. Get the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology details for Polk State College

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Kansas State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 87 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program make about $51,198 in their early career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Kansas State University

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Green River Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. Green River Community College awarded about 35 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Green River Community College

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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earned the #6 position for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology this year. Located in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public university. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College awarded about 10 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College generally make around $39,106. Students borrow a median of $19,525 to complete this degree. Get the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology details for University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #7 among the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale generally make around $39,956. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #8 among the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates 23% of students within six years. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide awarded about 275 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide generally make around $66,957. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Read more about the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #9 position for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 35 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach generally make around $66,957. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. See the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College earned the #10 position for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. Broward College awarded about 24 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree from Broward College earn around $51,328 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete this degree. Get the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology details for Broward College

Other General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 105 schools evaluated.

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