Air Transportation

Associate's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL

CIP 49.01

$39,956Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$103,606Median earnings 4 years after

$82,555Median earnings 5 years after

$20,500Median federal debt

41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Air Transportation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $39,956 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $75,495 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,924–$111,091). Median debt is $20,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Air Transportation graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?

The median salary is $39,956 one year after graduation and $82,555 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.