Commercial Airline Pilot Degree

Simply put, a Commercial Airline Pilot and Flight Crew is a field of study in business focused on flight, navigation, and accommodations of airplanes, helicopters and other FAA approved aircraft. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer commercial airline pilot degrees.

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San Diego Miramar College

7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA

Were you aware that people who have an Associate degree earn on average $8,000 more than high school graduates? San Diego Miramar College is an excellent choice for starting your education. If your goal is to increase your earning potential, then a degree from San Diego Miramar College is an excellent place to start. Technical as well as academic degree programs are offered. The college has established transfer agreements with the University of California and other universities.

San Diego Miramar College is located on a Mira Mesa/Scripps ranch suburban area of San Diego along the I-15 corridor. The area is very safe and beautiful. Originally, it was used to train police officers and firefighters. The college now offers over 120 programs.

San Diego Miramar College offers outstanding degree programs in Administration of Justice, Art, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Operations, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Development, Diesel Technology, English, Exercise Science and many other fields. At San Diego Miramar College you will get an outstanding education without spending a lot. Tuition is only $46 per unit.

Many outstanding services are available to students. The school offers health care and child care. Veterans are welcome at San Diego Miramar College. The college is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office.

The college fields athletic teams in several sports. San Diego Miramar College has an outstanding basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s water polo team.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial Airline Pilot Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Diego Miramar College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Description

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.1% from 2014 to 2024

Commercial Pilots

Description

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-winged aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial pilots employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Annual Salary: $76730

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).