There are many flight schools in the US that offer aviation programs that teach everything from piloting to repairing a plane. In fact, there are over 100 schools, colleges and universities that offer programs in the aviation field.
In the US, there are 114 two-year Associate programs in aviation, 151 four-year Baccalaureate programs, 15 Master's programs and two Doctoral programs, according to an article written by the University Aviation Association's executive director. Associate degree programs usually require 60 semester hours, with 15–20 hours devoted to general studies. The Baccalaureate aviation programs are typically 120–130 semester hour programs with between 45–60 hours of general studies.
If you're an international student looking for a larger state college, there are many aviation programs available. One such program is Arizona State University. Located in the southwestern half of the US, Arizona State University has more than 50,000 students and is located in the 5th largest metropolitan area. Arizona State University offers programs in air transportation management, professional flight and air traffic management. Auburn University is another big state college that offers programs in aviation. Located in the southeast, Auburn University offers four year programs in aviation management and aviation management- flight education. Kansas State University is located in the Midwest. Kansas State University offers an aviation program in aeronautical technology- professional pilot.
There are many different and diverse areas in the US. It might be hard to decide where to study aviation. But with the Kennedy Space Center as the launch of every American human space flight, it's no wonder that Florida is a popular choice to study aviation. There are many different types of institutions that offer flight schools in Florida. Everglades University has four year degree programs in aviation technology and aviation management. Everglades University also offers a Master's degree program in aviation science. Everglades University has campuses located throughout Florida in Boca Raton, Sarasota and Orlando. Rather than offering a degree, Sunrise Aviation in Ormond Beach, Florida offers a professional pilot package which includes the medical exam, written tests, and flight exams. Because of the strong military influence in Jacksonville, Florida, there are many aviation programs offered there. Jacksonville is located in North Florida on the Atlantic Coast. One such option is Jacksonville University. Jacksonville University offers two four year degree programs, one in aviation management and one in aviation management and flight operations. Also located in Jacksonville is Airline Transport Professionals. Like Sunrise Aviation, this isn't a degree program, instead, it's a school that gives you flight training and certificates, rather than a degree. The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne Florida offers four year degree programs in aviation management and aviation management: flight option, aviation computer science and aeronautical science and aeronautical science: flight option.
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One school that offers a multitude of programs to international students in aviation is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is located in Prescott, Arizona and Daytona Beach, Florida. At the Florida Campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers degrees in aviation maintenance science, air traffic management, applied meteorology, aeronautical science, and aviation science. At the Arizona location, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers degrees in flight operations, airport management, ABA management, and aeronautical science.
With 50 different states and over 100 schools, colleges and universities that offer international students flight schools and pilot schools, it might be hard to decide where to study aviation. Some offer certificates rather than degrees. Recently, more airlines and employers want pilots with a degree, as well as the required certificates and medical exams needed to be a pilot. Other schools offer just the certificates, rather than a degree.