MS in Aeronautics Online Degree Elevating the Future of Aerospace with Advanced Education
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
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!
2024 Loening Trophy Winner
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.
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 will focus on the skills and knowledge you’ll need to 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.
Additionally, you have the option to choose one of our specializations:
- Education – preparation for higher education and training roles
- Leadership – preparation to take on administrative and management roles
- Safety – preparation for training and safety inspection roles
Featured Courses
Aviation Master’s Program Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Aeronautics.
- View the Graduate Aeronautics Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty University’s Master’s in Aviation?
Choosing where to pursue your master’s degree is a crucial decision. Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you decide if Liberty University is right for you.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. With this institutional accreditation, you can be assured that your degree will be well-respected among potential employers.
- Our mission is Training Champions for Christ. We strive for excellence in all that we do, and we work to include biblical principles into each of our courses. At Liberty, you can learn how to incorporate Christian principles into real-life situations you may experience in your career.
- Each of our courses includes cutting-edge information in the aviation field. Plus, our professors are each well-trained professionals in aeronautics as pilots, mechanics, UAS specialists, and more.
- Our MS in Aeronautics courses are offered online in an 8-week format with 8 different start dates throughout the year, and there are no set login times. This allows you to complete your program while continuing to devote time to your career, family, and other commitments.
- 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.
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 general 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.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Aviation Education
Step into the world of higher education and become a professor who trains the next generation of aviation professionals by earning our 100% online MS in Aeronautics – Aviation Education.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Aviation Leadership
With our 100% online MS in Aeronautics – Leadership degree, you can move into an aviation management or administration position and pursue your professional goals.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Aviation Safety
You can advance your career by moving into the safety training and inspection side of aviation with Liberty University’s MS in Aeronautics – Aviation Safety degree.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Graduate Online Degrees
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.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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