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Bachelor of Science in Aviation

Overview

What You Will Learn
Careers
Benefits
Military

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.

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    What Will You Learn 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.
    • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 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 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
    Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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    Credit Hours

    SACSCOC

    Class Type

    Online courses with in-person flight training, 8-week courses

    Interested in studying on campus?

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    Jan 13, 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.

    Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America

    Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

    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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