MS in Aeronautics – Aviation Safety Expand Your Knowledge of Safety in Aviation

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026

Every year, aeronautics organizations face new regulations and safety standards. These changes can be challenging to evaluate and implement without having highly-trained aviation safety professionals on staff, ready to train and advise. If you want to be an expert in aviation safety regulations and best practices so that you can fill this vital need in the field, then you may need training beyond the bachelor’s level. Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics – Aviation Safety is designed to give you in-depth and advanced studies in regulations, procedures, and management techniques that can help you pursue leadership roles in aeronautics safety.

Award-Winning School of Aeronautics

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.

In the Master of Science in Aeronautics program, you can engage with faculty who bring professional aviation experience into the classroom. The curriculum introduces advanced concepts and emerging technologies in aeronautics, allowing you to examine current challenges and practices within the aviation field.

Guided by Liberty University’s mission to Train Champions for Christ, courses within the School of Aeronautics emphasize biblical principles alongside academic and technical exploration. This values-driven approach encourages thoughtful decision-making, professionalism, and ethical leadership. Through this program, you can develop a strong academic foundation and gain a deeper understanding of the aviation industry, which may support a variety of professional paths while emphasizing integrity and excellence in practice.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics – Aviation Safety.


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What Sets Us Apart?

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  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

By earning a graduate aviation safety degree, you can use your experience to help new pilots become safer and more effective. Corporations, flight schools, government agencies, and other aviation organizations need experts who can help implement new regulations. Through the MS in Aeronautics, you can gain new advanced skills and knowledge in aviation safety, management, and leadership while positioning yourself to meet the demand for aviation safety professionals.

Liberty’s MS in Aeronautics is designed to give you a practical course of study that expands on your aviation knowledge to learn how to manage operations and personnel in an aviation organization. You can learn new skills that can help you take the next step in your career and train aviation professionals for critical safety procedures. With these skills, you can prepare to pursue roles in aviation safety management.


Earning a Master of Science in Aeronautics can help you develop a well-rounded understanding of the aviation industry and leadership. You’ll dive into courses in aviation safety and leadership to prepare for the ever-changing aeronautics field. Throughout our master’s in aeronautics program, you will expand on your previous aviation safety training. You will study the structure of aviation organizations, aviation law, and how to be an ethical leader.

The aviation safety specialization provides additional, advanced studies in aviation safety to help prepare you for specialized roles as a safety expert in the aerospace industry. You will study practical approaches to building a safer work environment and learn in-depth assessment approaches. You can also have a firm grounding in current issues in aviation safety so that you are ready to enter the field up-to-speed on the challenges of today.

Finally, you will complete a practical capstone project that will demonstrate your knowledge and help to establish you as an expert in aviation.

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Graduate Full Time $580/Credit
Graduate Part Time $645/Credit
Military Graduate $290/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
  • 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.