Program Analysis
At $40,025/yr, Air Transportation graduates from Central Washington University land near the $44,286 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Air Transportation programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Air Transportation's typical career paths, with 33% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $20,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #12 of 54 nationally, this is a top-5% Air Transportation program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $86,851 show a 117% jump from the $40,025 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.