Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Overview
Whether You Already Have Your Pilot’s License or Need to be Certified, We Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
Our bachelor’s degree in aviation is designed to challenge and strengthen your understanding of the core concepts and skills of aviation.
- If you already have licenses, you can get direct college credit and reduce the amount of time to finish your bachelor’s degree.
- If you need flight training, Liberty has partnered with affiliated airfields across the country to give you a flexible and affordable path to finish your commercial pilot’s license.
We are proud to have the largest flight school in Virginia with instructors and professors who have a vast real-world experience to give you insights into the industry. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty has the reputation, resources, and academic quality to provide online aviation degrees that will help you meet your career goals. Our online aviation courses integrate biblical principles into every course to equip you with the in-demand skills you need, rooted in a Christian worldview that will help you make an impact for Christ.
Put Your Aviation Degree on the Fast Track
Earn a degree in Aviation online in less time while completing your flight training at one of our nationwide flight training affiliates.*
Since our online program is year-round, you can complete your degree in 3.5 years with no prior experience.
*Military benefits from the Veterans Administration for flight courses are only accepted at the following locations at this time. VA benefits can be used for non-flight courses regardless of FTA location.
What Will You Study in Our Online Aviation Degree?
- Aero-medical issues
- Legal responsibilities
- Response to various weather conditions
- Safe flight operations
Potential Career Options
- Certified flight instructor
- Commercial pilot
- Corporate pilot
- Military pilot
- Missionary pilot
Benefits of Earning an Online Degree From Liberty
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is a 4-time recipient of the Loening Trophy — one of the rarest and oldest collegiate aviation awards — for being the nation’s most outstanding college aviation program.
- Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics’ National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team captured its 19th consecutive SAFECON Region X championship.
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- You may have the opportunity to participate in the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Program (R-ATP). Online students with the right combination of approved Aviation courses and total hours of flight time may qualify.
- Liberty has hiring agreements with many companies in the aerospace community.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Class Type
Online courses with in-person flight training, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity
