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Air Transportation at University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,193/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (33% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,400 openings/yr)

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (12.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 54 Air Transportation programs Top 10%

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	$811K	$797K	$712K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.5x	18.2x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.0x	12.8x	11.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	48%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,804

Out-of-state: $62,280 (12.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,992

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$91,399

98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Dakota's Air Transportation program produces graduates earning $46,193/yr — within striking distance of the $44,286 national average for this field.

With a 18.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Air Transportation career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,500 in median debt clears quickly against $46,193 in annual earnings.

At #4 of 54 programs, this Air Transportation program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $46,193-to-$91,399 earnings arc over five years reflects a 98% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of North Dakota

A 77% acceptance rate means University of North Dakota is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 9,296 students in Grand Forks, ND.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Air Transportation at University of North Dakota?

At 62/100, University of North Dakota's Air Transportation program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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