As the world's largest and oldest university focused on aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautics University is considered one of the top in the world. The university was founded a mere 22 years after the first flight by the Wright brothers and produces more major airline pilots than any other aviation program. Embry-Riddle offers degree programs in over 30 fields at both the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Tuition costs range from $230 per credit hour to $1,170 per credit hour, depending on the field of study and the campus chosen. Financial assistance is available.
Embry Riddle offers campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. In addition, the university provides instruction in over 170 campuses throughout the world, including programs in the United States, Europe, Canada and the Middle East.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-226-6326
erau.edu
With a proven track record dating back over 25 years, ATP Flight School provides students with a quality education from a recognized school. With 24 campuses throughout the United States, prospective pilots have the opportunity to attend a school close to their home. The ATP Flight School offers programs to train students for a career as an airline pilot and offers both a fast-track program as well as a self-paced study option. Individuals looking to work for a smaller, regional airline flourish at ATP Flight School, as more of their graduates are hired by those airlines than any other university.
Programs range from a fast-tracked, 14-day program specializing in CFI operation to a 150-day Airline Career Pilot Program. Program costs range from $6,000 to $50,000, depending on the desired program. Financing options are available.
Airline Transport Professionals
PO Box 1784
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
800-ALL-ATPS
atpflightschool.com
One school that is consistently rising in quality and popularity is the The University of North Dakota's John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND). Students who attend the university benefit from a true college feel while earning a degree in a variety of fields, including commercial aviation, aviation management, flight education and more. UND offers the newest technology and world-class instructors, helping to produce quality pilots.
Tuition ranges from $3,300 per semester to $7,700 per semester, depending on the student's state of residency. Financial aid options are available. Like most bachelor's degree programs, students can expect to complete their courses within four years.
Department of Aviation
University of North Dakota
Box 9007 | Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
701-777-2834
aero.und.edu