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Massachusetts offers several excellent institutions that provide aviation programs, ranging from flight training to aviation management and aerospace engineering. Here are some of the top aviation colleges and schools in Massachusetts:
1. University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
- Location: Amherst, MA
- Programs: Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering
- Overview: UMass Amherst offers a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. The aviation management program prepares students for leadership roles in the aviation industry, while the aerospace engineering program focuses on designing and developing aircraft and spacecraft.
2. Purdue University Global (formerly Kaplan University)
- Location: Online/Various Locations in Massachusetts
- Programs: Aviation Management, Flight Operations
- Overview: While Purdue University Global is an online institution, it offers aviation management and flight operation programs that can be pursued from anywhere in Massachusetts. Students can earn degrees in aviation and prepare for careers in both commercial and private aviation.
3. Boston University (BU)
- Location: Boston, MA
- Programs: Aeronautics and Astronautics (through the College of Engineering)
- Overview: Boston University offers advanced degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics through its College of Engineering. While BU doesn't have a dedicated undergraduate aviation program, its aerospace engineering and astronautics programs are highly regarded in the field.
4. Bridgewater State University
- Location: Bridgewater, MA
- Programs: Aviation Management, Professional Flight
- Overview: Bridgewater State University offers an Aviation Management program designed to prepare students for management roles in the aviation industry. Additionally, students can pursue flight training for a Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) through the university's partnerships with flight schools.
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Programs: Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Control, and Flight Systems (through the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
- Overview: MIT offers one of the most prestigious aerospace engineering programs in the world, through its Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The program focuses on various aspects of aeronautics, including flight systems, air traffic control, and spacecraft design.
6. Salem State University
- Location: Salem, MA
- Programs: Aviation Management (Bachelor's Degree)
- Overview: Salem State offers a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, combining courses in business and aviation to prepare students for careers in airport management, airline operations, and other aviation-related fields.
7. American International College (AIC)
- Location: Springfield, MA
- Programs: Professional Flight, Aviation Management
- Overview: AIC offers a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Flight and Aviation Management. The flight training program works closely with local flight schools, allowing students to earn their Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) while completing their academic studies.
8. Kaplan Flight Academy
- Location: Hyannis, MA
- Programs: Flight Training (PPL, CPL, ATP), Flight Instructor Training
- Overview: Kaplan Flight Academy provides flight training programs that lead to Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) ratings. They offer hands-on flight training at Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis.
9. Hampshire College
- Location: Amherst, MA
- Programs: Aerospace Studies, Aviation Technology
- Overview: While Hampshire College does not offer a traditional aviation degree, students can create a customized study plan focusing on aviation-related disciplines, including aerospace technology and aviation management. Students also have the flexibility to focus on areas like unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
These colleges and schools in Massachusetts offer a wide range of aviation programs, from flight training to aerospace engineering. Whether you're interested in becoming a pilot, an aviation manager, or an aerospace engineer, there are ample opportunities to pursue your aviation career in the state. Let me know if you'd like further details on any specific program or school!
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