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2026 Best Air Traffic Controller Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Air Traffic Controller Degrees Awarded
$45,909 Avg Early-Career Salary

Air Traffic Controller is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their air traffic controller programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for air traffic controller students.

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Best Schools for Air Traffic Controller in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall air traffic controller education in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top Schools in Air Traffic Controller

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Leading the list is Aims Community College, our #1 school for air traffic controller. This large public university is located in the city of Greeley. About 10 air traffic controller degrees were awarded at Aims Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the air traffic controller program make about $45,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,199 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in air traffic controller from Aims Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.

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