The Air Force Academy operates as both a university and a military organization. A large portion of the academy is run as most other Air Force bases, but the cadets also partake in many college activities ranging from intercollegiate sports to guest lectures. Students are physically, militarily and academically prepared through an extensive core curriculum for a military career in aviation and science.
United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Dr Suite 300
Usafa, CO, 80521
719-333-1818.
usafa.af.mil
The Ohio State University Department of Aviation has a longstanding tradition in research and education. Its distinctive curriculum incorporates design, business management and transportation. Students may choose from several concentrations: airport planning, inspection, dispatching, security, piloting and airport management. Students majoring in aviation may earn their degree from either the college of business, engineering or arts and sciences. The ability to personalize curriculum and a range of professional opportunities make OSU a well-rounded college experience.
The Ohio State University
403 Aviation Bldg.
164 W. 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-2405.
aviation.osu.edu
The self-acclaimed "Best Aviation and Aerospace University in the World" provides a curriculum that specializes in engineering, marketing, manufacturing, management and research. There are two residential campuses: Prescott, Arizona and Daytona Beach, Florida. International online instruction spans over 130 countries within Europe, Canada, the Middle East. Embry-Riddle offers 30 undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral degree programs. Over 34,000 students enroll in Embry-Riddle each academic year, representing all 50 states and approximately 100 nations.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
1-800-862-2416.
erau.edu
The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University emphasizes subject areas vital for the studies of design, research, development and management of the aerospace industry. Students maintain a strong background in physics, mathematics and engineering, since the curriculum highlights propulsion, dynamics and structures. The majority of program graduates work in engineering-based fields, according to Purdue University. Beyond their extensive and technology-driven courses, students gain opportunities through internships, research, independent study and study abroad.
Purdue University
School of Aeronautics & Astronautics
701 W. Stadium Ave.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045
765-494-3006.
engineering.purdue.edu/AAE/
The University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is a world-renowned institution known for its space studies, aviation curriculum, atmospheric studies and technological applications. Students are given a foundation in liberal arts and the opportunity to earn graduate degrees ranging from system science and policy to aviation. The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks takes pride in its safety record, since students are granted a large quantity of open and untethered space.
UND Aerospace
3980 Campus Road
Odegard Hall, Room 200
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
1-800-258-1525.
aero.und.edu