Air Transportation

Bachelor's degree · California Aeronautical University · Bakersfield, CA

CIP 49.01

$52,656Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$28,931Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Air Transportation at California Aeronautical University earn a median of $52,656 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 $28,931, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Air Transportation (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Baptist University
Riverside
$48,989—
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$46,267$14,914

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Air Transportation graduates from California Aeronautical University make?

The median salary is $52,656 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,931.

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