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2026 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Tennessee

1 Colleges in the United States
$24,154 Avg Student Debt
$48,500 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Air Transportation Badge [Air Transportation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong air transportation education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for air transportation students.

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2026 Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in air transportation, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Air Transportation Schools

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For return on investment in air transportation, no school beat Middle Tennessee State University this year. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Students borrow a median of $21,992 to complete the air transportation program here. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $43,909. Set against $21,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Students looking for strong value in air transportation will find it at University Of Memphis, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,728 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Air Transportation graduates carry a median of $26,315 in student loans. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from University Of Memphis generally make around $48,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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