Air Transportation

Bachelor's degree · Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA

CIP 49.01

$35,669Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,323Median earnings 4 years after

$86,441Median earnings 5 years after

$20,385Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Air Transportation at Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $35,669 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 $20,385, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Air Transportation graduates from Louisiana Tech University make?

The median salary is $35,669 one year after graduation and $86,441 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,385.

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