Air Transportation associate's degree programs in Florida

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$83,343Median year-4 earnings

$18,750Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Polk State CollegeWinter Haven · $11,197 federal debt$83,657 2Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach · $18,750 federal debt$83,343 3Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach · $18,750 federal debt$83,343 4Miami Dade CollegeMiami · Debt not reported$78,726 5Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$75,637

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

53-2011Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

State median wage: $225,020
Middle 50% wage range: $169,730–$344,360
State employment: 7,760
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 11,200

10th–90th percentile: $121,240–$356,680

53-2012Commercial Pilots

State median wage: $121,890
Middle 50% wage range: $98,460–$202,340
State employment: 6,340
Projected growth: +5.2%
Annual openings: 5,200

10th–90th percentile: $62,590–$229,110

11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

State median wage: $101,570
Middle 50% wage range: $70,990–$149,310
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 18,300

10th–90th percentile: $54,490–$173,950

53-2021Air Traffic Controllers

State median wage: $147,530
Middle 50% wage range: $107,990–$178,420
State employment: 1,950
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $86,660–$195,960

53-2022Airfield Operations Specialists

State median wage: $57,650
Middle 50% wage range: $47,440–$72,230
State employment: 2,320
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $37,490–$77,290

53-2031Flight Attendants

State median wage: $47,320
Middle 50% wage range: $38,570–$67,520
State employment: 13,220
Projected growth: +8.8%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $27,790–$90,260

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Polk State College	Winter Haven	$83,657	$11,197
2	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	Daytona Beach	$83,343	$18,750
3	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach	$83,343	$18,750
4	Miami Dade College	Miami	$78,726	Not available
5	Broward College	Fort Lauderdale	$75,637	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Air Transportation in Florida

What do Air Transportation associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $83,343 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,750 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Polk State College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.