Associate of Science in
Aeronautics

The Associate in Science in Aeronautics degree is designed to be the first step for anyone seeking a career in aviation and aerospace. The program helps students strengthen their aviation knowledge, broaden their credentials and craft a program of study that will make them prime candidates for aviation industry careers.

Flexible Learning

  • Courses offered in traditional satellite campus classrooms, through the EagleVision learning system, online or through a blend of in-person and distance learning.

Internship Opportunities

  • Faculty members have vast industry connections to facilitate hands-on learning through internships and other practical experience.

Credit for Experience

  • Transfer credit available for professional experience if it is listed on a transcript as college credit or evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE).

Aviation and Beyond

  • Courses of study include human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and aeronautical science.

Notable Careers

  • UAV/Helicopter/Aircraft Pilots
  • Airline and Airport Management
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Aviation Maintenance

Growing Demand

  • A 2020 Boeing study forecasts the need for 763,000 pilots by 2040, along with 739,000 maintenance technicians and 886,000 cabin crew members.

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • Regional and Major Airlines
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Regional and International Airports
  • Secureworks
  • Boeing, Airbus and Aviation Maintenance Companies

60 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Worldwide Campus: Online and at satellite locations

Specializations

  • Aviation Area of Concentration

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