Air Transportation at Polk State College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Polk State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Polk State College graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 84th percentile of all air transportation bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Air Transportation bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk State College | $50,499 | — | — | — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $54,827 | $72,710 | $22,000 | 0.40 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | $54,827 | $72,710 | $22,000 | 0.40 |
| Everglades University | $53,331 | $69,522 | $42,750 | 0.80 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $47,019 | $68,636 | $27,000 | 0.57 |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | $47,019 | $68,636 | $27,000 | 0.57 |
| National Median | $43,044 | — | $24,500 | 0.57 |
Other Air Transportation Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach | $42,304 | $54,827 | $22,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach | $11,665 | $54,827 | $22,000 |
| Everglades University Boca Raton | $20,768 | $53,331 | $42,750 |
| Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne | $44,360 | $47,019 | $27,000 |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online Melbourne | $12,240 | $47,019 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Polk State College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.