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Air Transportation at University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,283/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (33% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 54 Air Transportation programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Air Transportation graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$465K	$467K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	12.0x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.5x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	48%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,956

Out-of-state: $72,256 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,344

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,312

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$60,106

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,283/yr, Air Transportation graduates from University of Central Missouri land near the $44,286 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 12.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Air Transportation career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,312 against $38,283/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #45 ranking among 54 Air Transportation programs places University of Central Missouri in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,653 in Warrensburg, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers $226,600/yr

Air traffic controllers $144,580/yr

Commercial pilots $122,670/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Air Transportation at University of Central Missouri?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Air Transportation programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →