What did you have a degree in?
 

Just interested to see the distribution of college degrees across the aviation community...

Do you have one?
Where did you go?
What was your major?

Yes, University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., Computer Science

I have two:
- Grad school - Master of Aeronautical Science, Aviation/Aerospace Operations Specialization, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus (Online).
- Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Orlando's Extended Campus.

If you don't have a college degree, a majority of pilots will tell you to get a non-aviation degree. I worked as a Computer Programmer for 4 years with my "Aviation" undergrad degree... so in my opinion, it boils down to an individual's skills. However, if someone doesn't plan to going past an undergraduate degree, I agree with the majority and would recommend a non-aviation degree as well.

On another note, I just started teaching an Online Undergrad Aviation class at UVU. I'm currently waiting for ERAU to process my paperwork to start teaching ERAU courses Online. I'm sure the extra income will help as a first year Regional pilot.

aviation management ohio university

Computer Science BS, University of South Carolina

Aviation sciences - Oklahoma state

That's unfortunate...haha. I'm a sooner. :D

Unless you are a doctor, an engineer, or some specialist that requires a focused degree, the field of the degree does not matter.
Just get one.

Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology

BS in Education USC

English....Don't end a sentence with a preposition.

:)

BA Political Science University of Texas San Antonio
AA Aviation Science TSTC

BA--History, Southeastern Louisiana University

Yes - BS Aviation Management - Southern Illinois University

Graduating in a little under two months with a Bachelors degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Concordia University St. Paul.

AA Aviation Science, Portland Community College
BS Music, Portland State

2 months? :confused:

I wish I had majored in music. Paid my way through all my licenses & ratings gigging, then paid my way through college (BS Aeronautics, Sam Jose State) flight instructing. Now a 75/76 Cap @ UA, and gigging for beer money. Could be on a world tour right now....

TW

BA - Economics, minor in Political Science, Western KY Univ.

History with a minor in Japanese.

Masters in Safety Systems.

BS - Aviation Technology, Everglades University.

Unfortunately it is almost as worthless as an aviation degree. I started in the music program wayyyyyyy before I thought about aviation as a career. I play with a couple local orchestras, but pay is beyond dismal. Teaching private students pays well, but drumming up enough business to pay the bills is difficult, and obviously no benefits.

True...there really is no money in music unless you get lucky enough to land with a reputable orchestra. And talk about no job security, you can be challenged out of your seat at any time.

BS aviation managment, Florida Tech (FIT)

4 year HS degree @ UVU...