Air Transportation at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 140 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in air transportation earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus Compares for Air Transportation
All 52 colleges reporting air transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $106,001 | $100,464 | #10 | $56,402 |
| 2 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $104,472 | $108,236 | #2 | $46,193 |
| 3 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $103,989 | $98,557 | #12 | $33,142 |
| 4 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $103,858 | $99,207 | #11 | $45,193 |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $103,617 | $119,972 | #1 | $88,085 |
| 6 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $102,096 | $92,968 | #20 | $50,629 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #3 | — |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #6 | — |
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| 19 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $89,564 | $94,435 | #18 | $34,872 |
| 20 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $87,197 | $85,670 | #28 | $39,228 |
| 21 | Everglades University Boca Raton, FL | $86,730 | $92,313 | #22 | $53,331 |
| 22 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $86,161 | $92,435 | #21 | $45,190 |
| 23 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $86,081 | $90,547 | #23 | $37,362 |
| 24 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $85,147 | $88,396 | #26 | $51,198 |
| 25 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $83,903 | $89,962 | #24 | $44,459 |
Other Air Transportation Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,976 | $120,421 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,190 one year after graduating and $86,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for air transportation?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for air transportation ($85,825), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.