Air Transportation

Bachelor's degree · Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS

CIP 49.01

$51,198Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$85,147Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$20,500Median federal debt

69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Air Transportation at Kansas State University earn a median of $51,198 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $85,825 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,701–$118,209). Median debt is $20,500, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Air Transportation graduates from Kansas State University make?

The median salary is $51,198 one year after graduation.

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.