Air Transportation at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in air transportation earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montana State University Compares for Air Transportation
All 15 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 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $109,489 | $115,443 | #1 | $37,988 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $103,606 | $101,792 | #2 | $39,956 |
| 3 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $87,845 | $83,256 | #7 | — |
| 4 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $83,657 | $89,042 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $83,343 | $88,708 | #4 | $66,957 |
| 6 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $83,343 | $88,708 | #5 | $66,957 |
| 7 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $78,726 | $83,794 | #6 | — |
| 8 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $75,637 | $80,506 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $74,026 | $80,862 | #8 | — |
| 10 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY | $69,808 | $66,443 | #10 | — |
| 11 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $60,031 | $55,216 | #12 | — |
| 12 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $59,093 | $51,861 | #14 | — |
Other Majors at Montana State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,396 | $33,040 | #204 of 947 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,357 | $36,931 | #57 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn $74,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for air transportation?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Montana State University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for air transportation ($75,495).
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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.