Best Air Transportation Schools in California

California has 3 colleges offering Air Transportation programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 48 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $40,383 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $44,748. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

3
Schools in CA
$40,383
CA Avg. Earnings
$44,748
National Avg.
58
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Air Transportation in California

Public Schools (2)
$40,383
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings

Air Transportation Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
California Baptist University logo

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 73.6%
#2
California State University-Los Angeles logo

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

$38,829
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,226
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 91.9%
#3
San Jose State University logo

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA · Public

$41,937
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,924
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 80.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Air Transportation in California?
California Baptist University ranks #1 for Air Transportation in California with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Air Transportation programs in the state.
How much do Air Transportation graduates earn in California?
Air Transportation graduates in California earn an average of $40,383 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $44,748 for this major.
What is the hardest Air Transportation school to get into in California?
California Baptist University is the most selective Air Transportation program in California with an acceptance rate of 73.6%. The average acceptance rate across Air Transportation programs in the state is 81.9%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.