Best Online Associate in Aviation Studies in Texas

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An online associate in aviation degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in aviation. Online associate degree programs are a quick and affordable route toward professional and academic success.

Finding an associate in aviation in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online associate in aviation prepares students with the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of careers in the field, including air traffic controller, aircraft technician, commercial pilot, and aircraft mechanic. Associate degrees also prepare students to pursue bachelor’s degrees, and further career opportunities. Associate degree students engage with core topics in courses such as introduction to aeronautical science, introduction to weather, physics, and applied calculus.

Nationally, air traffic controllers earn a median annual salary of $122,990, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Texas, 50% of air traffic controllers earn over $142,000 annually. The job growth rate in Texas is 7.24%, faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Many aviation careers require some form of professional licensure or certification. It is also important to note that while an associate degree might set students on their career path, it likely will not be enough on its own to land the job they want. Air traffic controllers, for example, must complete numerous screenings and tests, including the Air Traffic Controller Specialists Skills Assessment Battery and complete a training course through the FAA Academy. Moreover, applicants must have at least three years of professional experience and progressive responsibility.

Airfield Operations Specialists Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 11%
Annual Job Growth 1.6%
Average Wage (Mean):
$62,915
Entry Level Wage:
$36,339
Median Wage:
$53,488
Experienced Wage:
$76,203
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online associate degree in aviation studies in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online associate degrees in aviation offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for aviation degrees.

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    1. LeTourneau University

      Longview, TX

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      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 3,150 (45% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 40
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $31,270 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #2 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
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      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AS - Aviation Management 65 2 years
      AS - Aviation Security 67 2 years
      AS - Aircraft Dispatch 65 2 years
      AS - Remotely Piloted Aircraft 66 2 years
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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