Major · CIP 49.01

Air Transportation

991 international students graduated in Air Transportation in the 2024–25 academic year. 166 four-year schools offer it.

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991
International graduates, 2024–25
605 bachelor's · 166 master's · 6 doctoral
12 or 36 months
OPT after graduation
Varies by program
166
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Air Transportation

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersSOC 53-201111,200 openings a year · 20 LCA filings11,200+8.3%$232,14020
Commercial PilotsSOC 53-20125,200 openings a year · 6 LCA filings5,200+5.2%$123,2206
Air Traffic ControllersSOC 53-20212,100 openings a year2,100+1.7%$148,080—

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology