Best Air Transportation Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$626,950
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,168
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Grad rate: 19.5% |
FL | +$793,150 | $84,059 | $24,015 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Grad rate: 65.5% |
FL | +$721,236 | $84,059 | $59,972 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Grad rate: 70.2% |
AZ | +$720,864 | $84,059 | $60,158 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Florida Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 66.3% |
FL | +$582,886 | $77,183 | $60,387 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Everglades University
Grad rate: 56.9% |
FL | +$316,618 | $61,462 | $36,311 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Air Transportation Degrees by State
Browse Air Transportation programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.