Henderson State University
About Henderson State University
Henderson State University is a public institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with aviation-related degree programs.
Henderson State University (HSU) is a public university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, Henderson has an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,500 students. The campus is located on 156 acres (0.63 km2).
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 38%
- Graduation rate
- $43,459
- Median earnings
- 62%
- Retention 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
- 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.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Health Professions28%
- Education17%
- Business & Marketing14%
- Transportation & Aviation7%
- Psychology5%
- Visual & Performing Arts4%
- Engineering3%
- Computer & IT2%
Official links
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