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Aviation Program

Lewis University

📍 Romeoville, IllinoisPrivate (nonprofit)VA / GI Bill approved

About Lewis University

Lewis University is a private institution in Romeoville, Illinois with aviation-related degree programs.

Lewis University is a private Lasallian university in Romeoville, Illinois, United States, enrolls approximately 7,000 students in over 80 undergraduate programs, 35 graduate programs, and offers accelerated programs for working adults. The National Weather Service's Chicago/Romeoville office is also situated on campus.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

65%
Graduation rate
4-year
$66,099
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
79%
Retention rate
first-year
71%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$39,200/yr
In-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'sMaster's

Program areas

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

  • Air Traffic Control

    Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

  • Aviation Business Administration

    A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.

  • 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.

Majors & fields of study

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

  • Business & Marketing17%
  • Education15%
  • Health Professions15%
  • Computer & IT12%
  • Transportation & Aviation10%
  • Homeland Security & Law7%
  • Psychology6%
  • Parks & Recreation3%

Official links

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