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2026 Best Air Transportation Schools in Missouri

2 Colleges in the United States
115 Air Transportation Degrees Awarded
$46,619 Avg Early-Career Salary

Air Transportation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for air transportation students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Air Transportation in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall air transportation education in Missouri.

Top Schools in Air Transportation

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Our analysis ranked Saint Louis University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in air transportation. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 44 air transportation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their air transportation degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $44,459 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the air transportation program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Central Missouri one of the top schools for air transportation. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 60 air transportation degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Air Transportation graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $58,753 early in their careers. University Of Central Missouri graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in air transportation from University Of Central Missouri

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Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 11 air transportation students who graduated with this degree at Ozarks Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, air transportation degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $36,644. Typical student debt for the program is $15,866. More information about a degree in air transportation from Ozarks Technical Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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