Indiana State University, in the city of Terre Haute, opened in 1865. The college's aviation technology division offers bachelor's degrees in the field studying topics such as aviation management and aviation flight technology. The hands-on program calls for courses such as basic air navigation, aviation fundamentals and air transportation. A minor program is also available.
Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia has been in existence since 1865. The school's extensive program in aviation technology grants bachelor's degrees with three specialty concentrations, each of which includes elements of management and business skills for the aerospace industry. The department aims to prepare students for careers in corporate aviation, the United States armed forces and operations for aircraft maintenance.
The University of Cincinnati is a research institution that was established in 1819. The school offers an associate's degree program in aviation technology centered around preparing individuals for airline pilot careers. Other fields for which the program prepares students include flight instruction, the military and law enforcement. The core classes include survey of meteorology, information systems principles, trigonometry and economics.
Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, has been in operation since the spring of 1869. The school's aviation technology division focuses on preparing students for aerospace industry careers, such as those in professional flight technology and aviation management. Associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs are all available. Combined five-year master's and bachelor's programs in aviation technology are also available.