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Out of the all the colleges what is the best college that offers a b.s in commercial pilot? Would you get your commercial rating or atc-ci or both?

There is no simple answer to that question.

Most schools provide a good to great education; its the "other stuff" (location, cost, extracurricular activities in and out of aviation, school location, sports, other academics, etc) that often sways what is "best" for each individual person.

Me? I went to Purdue and I'm biased to say its the best...but I won't. I'll only say it has a great reputation and a great program, and one wouldn't go wrong by attending (assuming they were admitted to the flight program).

But you probably wouldn't go wrong with any of the other well-known programs, either.

To be honest the best school is the school that fits you the best with no regards to aviation. Pick the school with the best location, BEST PRICE WITH LEAST AMOUNT OF DEBT REQUIRED, best extracurricular activities and offers something you want to major in.

Once you find that school find a part time job and a nearby flight school (maybe even combine the two.) Interview some of the instructors and find the one that fits you best and start working towards your ratings. More than likely by the end of sophomore year or so you will have finished at least up to CFI and have paid cash or mostly cash for all of it and can start building time working as a CFI putting you in a decent position to move on after school.

If you really want to do things right and save a ton of money then go to your local community college and make sure you inform them that after year two you plan to transfer to XXX university. Pay 1/4 per credit what you would pay elsewhere and then simply transfer out after 2 years and attend the college of your choice.

The best school will be one that you can earn a degree in something other than "Aviation" while achieving your licenses under Part 61 on your own. Get a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Accounting, etc. and have something to fall back on.

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Probably any school whose name starts with "United States"

Not this one:

United States International University | About USIU

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To answer you question about which license I would say atc-ci. But if you're about to go the atc route sign up at a community college. You'll be done and making money in two years and assuming you're still young, you can be retired and on gov't pension by the time you're 50!

Pension can not be found in any handbook at any airline...

After a career in the military and flying now for a cargo outfit I have not noticed any " best" college for pilots. I would say to avoid debt as much as possible as the first 10 years will be plenty lean for aspiring pilots.

paying for ERAU or similar rates would in my opinion be ludicrous.

I'm a bit biaesd...but I loved FIT (Florida Tech)...nice area, nice people, good mix of majors (not aviation 24/7...you will need a break!), good Greek System, great instructors and professors.

Pick your top three...go visit them and figure out which one feels like home.

Central Washington University!