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Hey guys,

I started my flight training a couple months ago and I am finishing up my cross country portion. Today I learned that sbb college Oh as a new aviation program that will get you from zero hours to CFII in about 70 weeks. You will also receive a an associates degree in business aviation.

The total cost of the program will be about $110k with the flight portion at $65k and the school portion at $45k. My question is... Is this worth the cost?

I would be able to apply for school loans which will help me pay for the flying which I have been paying out of pocket . I will also be able to take some cost off because I already almost have my ppl and have attended a community college.

What is your opinion? I would be flying at the same school I have been training at already.

Thanks!

Chris

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If your ultimate goal is the majors then you must have a 4 year degree, it can be in basket weaving for all they care as long as you have a 4 year degree in SOMETHING. You might be able to get away with an associates though.

45k for two years of college? Sounds a bit steep. You could get away with much less at a community college. If you're willing to travel, there are plenty of programs just like that all across the country. For example, check out Central Oregon Community College paired with Professional Air in Bend, Oregon. Or Hillsboro Aviation paired with Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon.

$45,000 does sound steep for two years of community college to me too.

US Aviation has a two year degree program with Tarrant County College in Texas that would cost quite a bit less than that even for someone out of state:
Tuition and Fees - Tarrant County College
US Aviation Academy


I think even going to school at UNT (a four year college that is right next to US Aviation) and doing one of our 0-CFII programs would end up less than that.

Of course, in state tuition for local colleges will be cheaper for you. I don't think it is terribly important to have an aviation degree so much as a degree from a respectable program and the appropriate ratings and hours.

No, look into the reserve or guard

Don't spend that much money for an associate's degree. Get your associate's degree in something else as a career back-up plan (and from a cheaper school), then use the credits to shorten your time at a university acquiring a 4-year aviation degree.

That's way high for an associates degree that is pretty much useless. I think you're in California right? According to Dr Google, in state tuition for any UC school is $13,300 (including average fees). So for roughly $10k more you could get a four year degree from a more reputable school in a subject that could actually earn you some money outside of aviation (I personally recommend petroleum/civil/mechanical engineering as great backups). And as a bonus you get enjoy regular college life a bit (women, tailgating, beer, etc).

There is no need to get an aviation degree, take whatever they say to you through a filter. The reduction in ATP requirements is not worth it, you can build the extra hours in less than a year.

Continue training where you are at (if you're happy with them) and pay as you go.

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I got my 4 year BS in Biology for less than 45K.... I'm saying your paying way too much for an associates obviously. Now I am I only paying about 50K for all my rating POST private since I already had that with ATP. just saying this approach seems to be actually cheaper than the one your on. Good Luck.

Join the national guard in a state that waives tuition for members who go to the local public state university. Train for about 3-4 days per month and go to college for the rest for free, and even get a part time job and make money.

This makes very logical sense when it comes to getting your college degree and saving money.. however, it MOST LIKELY won't help you get any ratings other than private paid for because unless your one of the FEW that get slots it obviously won't happen. Definitely a great way to begin serving your country and save money through college and for civilian route flight training. Who knows though maybe you will have what it takes and get lucky enough to have flight position.