Master’s Degree in Aeronautics Online

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Take Your Aviation Career Further with a Master’s in Aeronautics

Aviation is an important field that requires qualified professionals who can educate, train, and lead others. For an upper-level position in aeronautics, most candidates need a higher education credential – like a master’s degree. If you’re seeking to further your career, and you value biblical principles, then Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics may be the degree for you!

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.

Our aeronautics master’s degree is designed to help you advance in your knowledge and skill set so you can move on to more responsibilities and different positions in your field. We offer a general track as well as specializations in education, safety, and leadership. Whatever the next step is in your career, we have the degree that can help you get there.

What Will You Study in Our Aviation Leadership Program?

Our master’s degree in aeronautics focuses on skills and knowledge that may help you move into a higher position in your field. You will study courses on aviation context and foundations, ethics in aerospace decision-making, applied human factors, and aviation law. You will also complete a course in applied aviation research as well as a capstone project. This will help you conduct advanced research in aeronautics and better prepare for your future role.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Master’s in Aviation?

Choosing where to pursue your master’s degree is a crucial decision. Liberty University offers an academically rigorous education backed by accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This institutional accreditation helps ensure that your credential is recognized and respected by employers. As a university committed to Training Champions for Christ, Liberty integrates biblical principles throughout its coursework so you can explore how Christian values may inform your professional decisions and daily responsibilities.

If you’re looking for flexibility without sacrificing quality, Liberty’s online MS in Aeronautics is designed with working professionals in mind. Courses feature up-to-date insights from the aviation field and are taught by seasoned experts – including pilots, mechanics, and UAS specialists. With 8-week courses, multiple start dates each year, and no set login times, you can pursue your degree in a format that supports your career, family life, and other commitments.

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Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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Potential Career Opportunities for Master of Science in Aeronautics Graduates

Aircraft manufacturer manager
Airline safety program manager
Airport manager
Aviation education administrator
Aviation regulations consultant
Aviation trainer/educator

Aviation training services course developer
FAA safety inspector
Higher-level position within an airline or aviation company
Military senior leader

Degree Options for MS in Aeronautics

While pursuing an MS in Aeronautics you will have a range of degree options designed to cater to various interests within the field. Each path offers a deep dive into the specific aspects of aeronautics, helping equip you with the expertise needed to innovate and lead in the ever-evolving aerospace industry.

Generalized Track (No Specialization)

By completing Liberty University’s MS in Aeronautics – generalized track,* you can gain a credential that’s able to help you move forward in your aviation career – no matter what direction you plan to go.

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*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.

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Aviation Leadership

Aviation Safety

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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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.

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MS in Aeronautics Online Degree Elevating the Future of Aerospace with Advanced Education

Take Your Aviation Career Further with a Master’s in Aeronautics

Award-Winning School of Aeronautics

What Will You Study in Our Aviation Leadership Program?

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty University’s Master’s in Aviation?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Career Opportunities for Master of Science in Aeronautics Graduates

Degree Options for MS in Aeronautics

Generalized Track (No Specialization)

Aviation Education

Aviation Leadership

Aviation Safety

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Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Graduate Online Degrees

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

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