Florida Institute of Technology
About Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university in Melbourne, Florida, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Its College of Aeronautics runs AABI-accredited undergraduate programs in aeronautical science (with and without flight) and aviation management (with and without flight).
Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university in Melbourne, Florida, United States.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 64%
- Graduation rate
- $43,137
- Median earnings
- 80%
- Retention rate
- 58%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ 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
Program areas
- Aerospace Engineering
Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.
- Aircraft Dispatch
Path to the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate — flight planning, weather analysis, and shared operational control with the pilot in command.
- Airport Management
The business and operations of running airports — safety, FAA compliance, planning, finance, and administration.
- Air Traffic Control
Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- 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.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.
Program links open the school's aviation-program page.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Engineering31%
- Transportation & Aviation19%
- Business & Marketing12%
- Psychology10%
- Computer & IT9%
- Biological Sciences7%
- Physical Sciences6%
- Engineering Tech2%
Accreditation
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Official links
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