The University of Central Missouri, located in Warrensburg, Missouri, offers a Master of Science degree in aviation safety. This degree can be completed within two years. The tuition fee for this program is $253.15 per credit hour for residents and $506.30 per credit hour for non-residents as of 2011.
Breyer State University in Los Angeles, California, offers an online master's degree in aviation management. This program covers eight courses for a total of 38 semester hours. The tuition fee is $500 per course as of 2011.
Located in Melbourne, Florida, the College of Aeronautics at the Florida Institute of Technology offers an MS degree in applied aviation safety. This 36-credit-hour program is designed to meet the professional growth of a person who has a wide range of interests in aviation. The tuition fee is $1,040 per credit hour as of 2011.
The master's degree in aviation safety includes courses in aviation foundation, safety and management, aviation, aviation law, economic impact on aviation, aviation accident investigations and air traffic control systems. Students enrolled in this program will be exposed to other courses as well, such as mechanical engineering, risk assessment and aerial craft design.
There is a wide range of career opportunities for graduates with a master's degree in aviation safety. They can jobs in aircraft manufacturing, the airline industry, airports, federal aviation authority and the military. Some related jobs include aircraft safety inspector, aircraft maintenance technician, air traffic control specialist, pilot-airspace system inspection technician and electronics technician.
As of February 2011, there are approximately 17,260 jobs available for graduates with a master's degree in aviation safety. The largest percentage of jobs is available in the maintenance of aircraft. They have an average salary of $81,075. The salary ranges from $28,000 to $95,000. Another job possibility is as an FAA avionics inspector. This person is responsible for checking that the electrical and mechanical systems of the aircraft are in working order. These workers also check to make sure the training for maintenance workers and pilots is kept up to date. This job pays between $40,000 and $75,000 a year as of 2011.