Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Bridgewater State University offers a bachelor of aviation science degree with a concentration in flight training. By combining academic studies with flight training, this program prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers within the air transportation industry, such as general, airline and military aviation. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, analysis and oral and written communication skills. Intensive flight training is complemented by the use of flight simulators and skilled classroom instruction. Through the flight program the student can obtain private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument pilot and flight instructor certificates.
The University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Oklahoma, prides itself on being one of the best schools for those looking for aviation instruction while obtaining a bachelor's degree from a nationally known institution. Founded in 1947, the school's aviation department offers four bachelor of science aviation degree concentrations: professional pilot, aviation management, non-flying aviation management and air traffic management. All four programs are accredited by the AABI---Aviation Accreditation Board International---and have a strong business focus, to prepare students for efficient function in the business world of aviation. There are several flight-training devices available for students to train on, in addition to a selection of single- and multi-engine aircraft. OU also has one of the best safety records in the nation.
For students looking for an international experience, Mount Allison, in partnership with Montcon Flight College, is one of the top flight training establishments in Canada. Located in Sackville, New Brunswick, its bachelor of science in aviation program is interdisciplinary, featuring study in subjects such as geography, mathematics and physics, with advanced professional pilot training. The first-year courses start at the Mount Allison campus. In the following years students supplement their Mount Allison studies with an intensive flight training program at the Montcon Flight College. Students complete more than 200 hours of flying, hundreds of hours of ground training and obtain a CPL---a Commercial Pilot License. There is also an option to complete the IATP---Integrated Airline Transport Pilot course.