{"id":71883,"date":"2023-11-03T16:08:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/?page_id=71883"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:40:10","slug":"aviation-college-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aviation-college-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation College Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-explore-top-aviation-college-programs\">Explore Top Aviation College Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"Epic Flight Academy Aviation College Programs\" class=\"wp-image-72034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs-600x380.jpg 600w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epic-aviation-college-programs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Epic Flight Academy partners with colleges and hosts career fairs to provide the best opportunities for students.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you need a college degree to be a pilot? How about an aircraft mechanic? The short answer is &#8220;no.&#8221;<\/strong> So, why do some pilots and A&amp;P mechanics pursue a degree? Some find that it helps them attain management positions and better jobs in the aerospace industry. While a great number of aviation professionals are hired without a degree, some use their degree to increase their salary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are many good reasons to earn a college degree, including the ability to transfer your aviation training for college credit!<\/strong> Our partnerships with Daytona State College, Polk State College, and Purdue Global offer unique opportunities to accelerate your college degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-navigation-to-college-programs\">Quick Navigation to College Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-daytona-state-college-aviation-program-for-pilots\">Daytona State College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-metropolitan-state-university-at-denver-program-for-pilots\">Metropolitan State University (MSU) Denver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-polk-state-college-aviation-program-for-aircraft-mechanics\">Polk State College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-purdue-global-aviation-program-for-pilots-and-aircraft-mechanics\">Purdue Global<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-seminole-state-college-program-for-pilots\">Seminole State College<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-daytona-state-college-aviation-program-for-pilots\">Daytona State College Aviation Program for Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic.jpg\" alt=\"Daytona State College at Epic Flight Academy\" class=\"wp-image-72030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/daytona-state-epic-600x513.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daytona State College at Epic&#8217;s Scholarship Awards &amp; Career Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2018, Epic partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/daytona-state-college-program\/\">Daytona State College<\/a> to offer course credit for flight training toward an associate&#8217;s degree. Pilots can transfer up to 27 credit hours in flight training toward an A.S. in <strong>Operations Management Technology<\/strong>. Students can take classes while flight training if they choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-at-a-glance\">Program at a glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree offered:<\/strong> A.S. in Operations Management Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/daytona-state-college-1475\/paying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Varies by in-state and out-of-state<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online or on campus:<\/strong> Both are available, with the majority of courses offered online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferrable<\/strong> <strong>credit hours:<\/strong> 23 to 27 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">Epic&#8217;s commercial pilot program<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Approximately 12 months for domestic students, approx. 6-7 months for international students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>GED or high school diploma; Epic transcript showing completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/daytona-state-college-program\/\">Program details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-metropolitan-state-university-at-denver-program-for-pilots\">Metropolitan State University at Denver Program for Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation.jpg\" alt=\"Metropolitan State University at Denver Aviation Program\" class=\"wp-image-101042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msu-denver-aviation-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MSU Denver&#8217;s Aviation &amp; Aerospace Science Department<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2025, Epic became an FAA Part 141 pilot training provider for <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/msu-denver-program\/\">Metropolitan State University at Denver<\/a> (MSU). MSU Denver is a Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) FAA authorized Institution of Higher Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-at-a-glance-0\">Program at a glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree offered:<\/strong> Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation &amp; Aerospace Science \u2013 Professional Flight Officer Concentration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/bursar\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updates annually<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online or on campus:<\/strong> Both are available, with the majority of courses offered on campus. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferrable<\/strong> <strong>credit hours:<\/strong> Eligible students can be authorized for the R-ATP at 1000 hours flight time by graduating from MSU Denver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">Epic&#8217;s commercial pilot program<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Approximately 12 months for domestic students, 6-7 months for international students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>GED or high school diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/msu-denver-program\/\">Program details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-polk-state-college-aviation-program-for-aircraft-mechanics\">Polk State College Aviation Program for Aircraft Mechanics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/polk-state-epic.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/polk-state-epic.jpg\" alt=\"Polk State College Epic Partnership\" class=\"wp-image-72029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/polk-state-epic.jpg 738w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/polk-state-epic-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/polk-state-epic-600x813.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Polk State College at Epic&#8217;s Scholarship Awards &amp; Career Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aircraft-mechanic-program\/polk-state-college-program\/\">Polk State College<\/a> has accepted Epic&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aircraft-mechanic\/\">aircraft mechanic program<\/a> graduates for 30 credit hours toward an AS degree. That means A&amp;P graduates are already halfway to their degree in <strong>Aviation Maintenance Administration<\/strong>. PSC encourages students to take courses while working on the mechanic training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-at-a-glance-1\">Program at a glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree offered:<\/strong> A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition cost and fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/polk-state-college-666957\/paying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Varies by in-state and out-of-state<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online or on campus:<\/strong> Both are available, with the majority of courses offered on campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferrable<\/strong> <strong>credit hours:<\/strong> 30 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of Epic&#8217;s A&amp;P mechanic program:<\/strong> 19 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>GED or high school diploma; AMT certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aircraft-mechanic-program\/polk-state-college-program\/\">Program details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-purdue-global-aviation-program-for-pilots-and-aircraft-mechanics\">Purdue Global Aviation Program for Pilots and Aircraft Mechanics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic.jpg\" alt=\"Purdue Global at Epic Flight Academy\" class=\"wp-image-72031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic.jpg 818w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic-768x939.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/purdue-global-epic-600x733.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Purdue Global at Epic&#8217;s Scholarship Awards &amp; Career Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Epic partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/purdue-global-aviation-program\/\">Purdue Global<\/a> in 2023 for Epic <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">pilots<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aircraft-mechanic\/\">aircraft mechanics<\/a> to earn a bachelor of science degree in <strong>Professional Flight<\/strong> or <strong>Aviation<\/strong> <strong>Management<\/strong>. The program is a collaboration between Purdue Global and the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University. This association ensures a global community and network of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-at-a-glance-2\">Program at a glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degrees offered:<\/strong> B.S. in Professional Flight or Aviation Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition cost:<\/strong> Varies by in-state and out-of-state; includes partner school tuition reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online or on campus:<\/strong> 100% online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferrable<\/strong> <strong>credit hours:<\/strong> Varies by student <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">Epic&#8217;s commercial pilot program<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Approximately 12 months for domestic students, 6-7 months for international students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/aircraft-mechanic\/\">Epic&#8217;s aircraft mechanic program<\/a>: 19 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>GED or high school diploma; Epic transcript showing completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/purdue-global-aviation-program\/\">Program details for pilots<\/a>: Tuition reduction and 45 transfer credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/purdue-mechanic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program details for aircraft mechanics<\/a>: With FAA A&amp;P certification, receive up to 77 transfer credits toward any Purdue undergraduate degree. For those with either airframe or powerplant, you can receive 52 to 57 transfer credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-efa-blue-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-seminole-state-college-program-for-pilots\">Seminole State College Program for Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic.jpg\" data-fancybox><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic.jpg\" alt=\"Seminole State College at Epic Flight Academy\" class=\"wp-image-98674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seminole-state-epic-600x443.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seminole State College at Epic&#8217;s Scholarship Awards &amp; Career Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Epic partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/seminole-state-college-program\/\">Seminole State College<\/a> in 2025 for Epic <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">pilots<\/a> to earn an associate or bachelor degree in various programs and areas of study. The program allows Epic pilots to transfer licenses and certificates as college credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-at-a-glance-3\">Program at a glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--efa-list-item-top-margin:10px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree offered:<\/strong> A.S., A.A., B.S., and B.A.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition cost and fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminolestate.edu\/financial-aid\/coa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Varies by in-state and out-of-state<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online or on campus:<\/strong> Both are available, with the majority of courses offered on campus. Some programs are 100% online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transferrable<\/strong> <strong>credit hours:<\/strong> 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/pilot-training\/\">Epic&#8217;s commercial pilot program<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Approximately 12 months for domestic students, approx. 6-7 months for international students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>GED or high school diploma; Epic transcript showing licenses and ratings earned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicflightacademy.com\/seminole-state-college-program\/\">Program details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-watch-our-4-minute-video-on-aviation-college-programs\">Watch Our 4-Minute Video on Aviation College Programs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aviation College Programs at Epic Flight Academy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9c95jDHcBzk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-years-do-the-programs-take\">How many years do the programs take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors impact this, including student availability and ability. For example, you can complete a bachelor\u2019s degree in Professional Flight online in 2\u20133 years through Purdue Global while working as a flight instructor. Some students become a college graduate in as little as one year by transferring their training and attending school full-time. The offer of online courses provides flexibility. Many students have a need for these since they are working or serving in the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-a-master-s-degree\">What about a master&#8217;s degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The programs offered through Epic provide pathways to AS and BS degrees. Approximately 70% of pilots hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree, 13% hold an associate&#8217;s degree, and 15% hold a master&#8217;s. Certainly, you can build upon each degree at these colleges or other universities and institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find which degree is best for you, we encourage you to read the details of each program. You may prefer to earn a technical degree or management degree. Once you enroll, we encourage you to fly to the top of your class!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Top Aviation College Programs Do you need a college degree to be a pilot? 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