Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration
Overview
Follow Your Calling with Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Aviation Administration Degree Program
Becoming a leader within your career field of choice requires integrity and passion. At Liberty, our aviation administration program offers you a Christian education designed to help you channel your passion and values into marketable skills that set you apart. Here, you can study under seasoned professors with years of real-world aviation experience while joining a student body dedicated to creating a better tomorrow. Let us help you ignite your passions and go further than you ever thought possible.
With our mission to Train Champions for Christ, we have based all the courses within our School of Aeronautics on biblical principles, so you are prepared to act with excellence and integrity in all you do. Our students have a reputation as honest, hard workers who are well trained in their field. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by employers. When you partner with us, you can be confident that we will give you the foundation you need to become a respected, innovative industry leader.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Aviation Administration Degree
Personalized Support from Caring Faculty
At Liberty, professors go beyond the classroom. They take time to get to know students by name, offering mentorship that extends into academic, personal, and spiritual growth.
Whether you’re navigating your courses or seeking guidance in your faith journey, you can find encouragement from faculty who are invested in your success.
Global Opportunities
Liberty aviation students have earned competitive internships with major airlines and leading aviation companies, gaining valuable industry experience while building their résumés.
These opportunities have opened doors to international travel, hands-on training, and real-world exposure that can help prepare students for careers in a global field.
Advanced Flight Technology
Our School of Aeronautics integrates state-of-the-art flight simulators into its training programs, allowing students to sharpen their skills in a controlled, high-tech environment. These simulators are designed to mirror real-world flight conditions and scenarios, helping students build confidence, improve reaction times, and reinforce classroom instruction through immersive, hands-on learning.
Real-World Aviation Challenges
Through Liberty’s dedicated aviation research lab, students can engage in meaningful exploration of current issues facing the aviation industry. This hands-on environment allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems, conduct in-depth analysis, and contribute to ongoing research projects.
Whether examining safety protocols, emerging technologies, or operational efficiency, students gain valuable experience that can enhance both their academic and professional development.
Career Potential
Potential Career Opportunities for BS in Aviation Administration
Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Administration degree program can help prepare you for the following potential career fields:
- Airport management
- Airline operations
- Aircraft manufacture and sales
- Aviation business
- Mission aviation management
- Government and nonprofit aviation organization
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Aviation Administration?
Earning a degree from our aviation administration program can help provide you with a well-rounded understanding of the aviation industry. You can dive into courses in aviation safety and leadership to prepare for the ever-changing aeronautics field. Throughout our bachelor’s in aviation administration program, your aviation courses can be paired with accounting, business, and economics classes so you are prepared to build your career in aviation management.
Featured Courses
AVIA 300 – Aviation Safety
AVIA 314 – Principles of Aviation Administration
AVIA 472 – Aviation Organizational Ethics
Explore further with the Course Catalog or Liberty’s School of Aeronautics.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Aviation Administration Bachelor’s Degree?
Explore Student-Led Clubs
Choose from over 150 student-led clubs, such as the Serving Others Using Aviation Resources (SOAR) club or the High Flight Mentoring Program.
Get Involved Year Round
Participate in dorm, student, and campus activities throughout the school year, including concerts, movie nights, seasonal events, and trips.
Hands-On Experience
Liberty has strong relationships and partnerships with numerous airlines across the United States. These connections can help open doors to valuable networking opportunities, internships, and potential job placements after graduation. Whether you’re aiming for a career as a commercial pilot, maintenance technician, or aviation manager, our industry partnerships can help you take the next step.
Credit for Life and Work Experience
Another great plus at Liberty is the ability to take your experience and have it count towards class credits. You’ve worked hard and we offer numerous opportunities for you to gain credit hours for the experience or licenses you have – Aviation Experience Plus.
Tuition & Aid
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
All Tuition & Aid
| Part-time (<12 Credits) | $845 |
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Specializations
BS in Aviation Administration Specializations
Our aviation administration bachelor’s degree emphasizes aviation safety and leadership training. We provide graduates with the industry expertise they need to lead in aviation business and operation roles.
Within 15 years, Liberty’s aviation programs have grown from just 4 students to over 400 residential students, not to mention our online population. No matter how far we may have come, we will never stop pushing our programs to be the best they can be for students like you!
Specializations
Aviation Safety Management
Flight
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Aviation Administration Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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