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Aviation Program

Central Washington University

📍 Ellensburg, WashingtonPublicVA / GI Bill approved

About Central Washington University

Central Washington University is a public institution in Ellensburg, Washington with aviation-related degree programs.

Central Washington University (CWU) is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington, United States.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

52%
Graduation rate
4-year
$61,580
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
70%
Retention rate
first-year
91%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$9,417/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$27,526/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Bachelor's

Program areas

  • Aviation Management

    Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.

  • Maintenance Management

    Combines A&P knowledge with leadership to manage aircraft maintenance operations, teams, and compliance.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Business & Marketing18%
  • Education14%
  • Psychology11%
  • Computer & IT10%
  • Social Sciences7%
  • Visual & Performing Arts6%
  • Homeland Security & Law5%
  • Parks & Recreation4%

Official links

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