Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, was established in 1869. The university offers more than 270 master's, bachelor's and doctoral degrees. The department of aviation technology offers courses in aviation among all the three levels. There is a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, a Master of Science degree and a doctoral degree in Aviation and Aerospace Management. In 2010, Purdue University was rated 18th in public universities by the U.S. News and World Report. Purdue University's aviation management programs are recognized and accredited by the AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International).
Miami Dade College provides aviation management courses through its Eig-Watson School of Management, in its Homestead campus. The Eig-Watson school provides associate degrees, professional certifications and vocational training programs in aviation management. The associate degrees cover Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Administration and Professional Pilot Technology. The professional certification encompasses Airport Management, Air Cargo Agent, Passenger Service Agent and Certified Flight Instructor. The school has presence in both Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport and Miami International Airport, which gives hands-on experience to the students from the first day of their course.
National Aviation Academy has two locations, Tampa Bay and New England. The Institute was established in 1932 and offers five different technical programs in aviation: Aviation Maintenance Professional, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Avionics Technology, Aviation Maintenance Certification and Aviation Maintenance Management Technology. The students, during these courses, are expected to work on aircraft engines and other related equipment, which gives them hands-on technical experience. The institute provides practical training to its students to prepare them for certifications such as FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics and NCATT certification for Avionics.
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1925 and is one of the world's oldest aeronautical universities. The university has three campuses: Daytona Beach Campus, the Worldwide Campus and the Prescott Campus. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and awards degrees in aviation studies at bachelor, associate, master and doctoral levels. The university's association with the US Department of Defense enables it to provide aviation-related programs to American military personnel in Europe. The university offers more than 30 degree programs, which cover topics like aeronautical systems maintenance, aeronautical science, aerospace electronics, aerospace studies, aerospace engineering, air traffic management, aviation maintenance science, applied meteorology, aviation environmental science and aviation business administration.
Vaughn College is located in Flushing, New York, and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The university's associate in applied science (AAS) program in aeronautical engineering technology is recognized and accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university provides certificate programs in Air Traffic Control and Air Traffic Dispatch. Associate and bachelor degrees are awarded in Aircraft Operations and Aviation Maintenance. The university's applied science business program in Airport Management and bachelor's business program in Airline Management, Airport Management and General Management is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).