by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Polk State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in air transport.
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The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for air transport list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Associate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools | 26 |
| Best Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Polk State College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in air transportation. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Air Transport majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Polk State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,499 a year. This is higher than $43,044, which is the national median for all air transport bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Polk State was $409 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Fees | $883 | $2,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Air Transportation from Polk State in 2021-2022, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor's in air transport.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Polk State does not offer an online option for its air transport bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Polk State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 air transport majors earned their associate's degree from Polk State. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Polk State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate's in air transport.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the air transport majors at Polk State College.
