College of Business and Technology
On Campus
Soar to new heights with an aviation degree from UNK, one of the most affordable collegiate aviation programs in the country. The program includes a core grouping of aviation, technical and business courses, as well as your choice of two emphasis areas: Professional Pilot for students interested in piloting, and Management for those interested in careers on the ground.
In the Professional Pilot emphasis, you will be prepared for a career as a commercial pilot. At completion of all degree requirements, students will have earned their Private Pilot certificate, Instrument – Airplane rating, and Commercial Pilot Certificate in both single-engine and multi-engine airplanes. All flight training is conducted by UNK’s Part 141 certificated Pilot School and graduates are eligible to apply for a Restricted Privileges Airline Transport Pilot certification (R-ATP) with a minimum of 1,000 hours total time.
In the Management emphasis, you'll be equipped with all the skills necessary to excel as a manager in the aviation industry. Graduates have found themselves working as air traffic controllers, airport managers and aviation insurance representatives.
UNK Aviation faculty bring decades of experience to the classroom, having worked in over 120 countries and flown more than 30,000 hours in over 50 aircraft types.
Important information: Professional Pilot is not an approved program for GI Bill® benefits.
Credit Hours
View course options and a sample four-year class schedule on the undergraduate catalog
Degree Received
Aviation Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
A career in aviation should never become boring because you’re always learning something new and always building on and developing your skills. People who are lifelong learners and enjoy challenging themselves will find aviation to be an exciting and fulfilling career.
Aviation Systems Management
Business and Technology graduates have a 90% placement rate between careers and graduate school with a median annual salary of $48,000 per year. Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Aviation Comprehensive graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Aviation Degree Program
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