2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Aviation Programs
This list highlights 12 schools, all of which offer affordable online master's in aviation programs. The University of Central Missouri, our top-ranked school, has the lowest tuition on the list at only $5,854 per year. Second-ranked Delta State University is a similarly affordable option, with an annual tuition of only $6,255. Classes include Air Traffic Administration, Air Transportation, Applied Meteorology, Aviation Safety, Human Factors, and Multi-Engine Flight.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | $5,854 | |
| Delta State University | $6,255 | |
| Florida Tech-Online | $9,000 | |
| University of North Dakota | $9,405 | |
| Capitol Technology University | $10,506 | |
| Purdue University - Main Campus | $11,625 | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | $11,713 | |
| Thomas Edison State University | $12,024 | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $13,428 | |
| Lewis University | $14,400 | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $14,898 | |
| Kent State University at Kent | $21,952 |
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg (MO)
Example Classes: Aircraft Accident Investigation, Airport Planning & Design, Aviation Safety Program Management, Aviation Systems Safety & Risk Management, Current Literature & Research in Safety |
Delta State University Cleveland (MS)
Example Classes: Air Traffic Administration, Air Transportation, Applied Meteorology, Aviation Safety, Human Factors, Multi-Engine Flight |
Florida Tech-Online Melbourne (FL)
Example Classes: Aviation Accident Investigation, Aviation Security, Corporate Aviation Operations and Management, Human Factors in Man-Machine Systems, Impact of Aviation on Human Physiology, Situational Awareness and Decision-Making |
University of North Dakota Grand Forks (ND)
Example Classes: Airline Labor Relations and Law, Aviation Economics, Aviation Management Theory, Ethics in Aerospace, General issues in Aviation/Aerospace, Survey of Space Studies |
Capitol Technology University Laurel (MD)
Example Classes: Airline Management, Aviation Cybersecurity Management, Aviation Financial and Contract Management, Impact of Emerging Technology on Aviation, Organizational Behavior in the Aviation Environment |
Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette (IN)
Example Classes: Aviation Leadership, Human Error and Safety, Management and Design of Instructional Systems, Operational Assessment and Improvement, Transportation Security |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach (FL)
Example Classes: Air Traffic Control Human Factors, Aviation /Aerospace Accident Investigation and Analysis, Aviation/Aerospace Psychology, Aviation/Aerospace Safety Program Management, International Aviation Policy, Unmanned Aerospace Systems Operations and Payloads |
Thomas Edison State University Trenton (NJ)
Example Classes: Aviation Economics and Fiscal Management, Aviation Safety and Security Programs Management, Data Analytics for the Aviation Industry, Human Resource Management and Labor Relations in Aviation |
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro (TN)
Example Classes: Airport Design, Anthropometric Factors in Accident Prevention, Aviation History, Environmental Policy, International Aviation Systems, Safety Technology and Engineering |
Lewis University Romeoville (IL)
Example Classes: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations in the Aviation and Transportation Industry, Planning Strategically for Aviation and Transportation Projects, Quality Management Systems for Aviation and Transportation Safety, Regulation of the Aviation and Transportation Industry, Research Methods and Applications in Aviation and Transportation, Topics in Aviation and Transportation |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater (OK)
Example Classes: Advanced Aviation Security, Aerospace Executive Decision Making, Aerospace Law, Ethics in Aviation, Historical Significance of Aviation, Space Science |
Kent State University at Kent Kent (OH)
Example Classes: Air Cargo Security, Aviation Industry Contract Management, Human Error Analysis in Aviation, Individual Investigation in Aeronautics, Legal and Regulatory Issues for Air Cargo Management, Weather for Aviation Logistics Planning |
