Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, aviation management graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $127,994, while the bottom 20% make closer to $47,699. The median grad salary is $78,136.
Aviation Management graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management is $40,281, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $52,575.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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