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Aviation Program

University of Oklahoma

📍 Norman, OklahomaPublicFounded 1890VA / GI Bill approved

About University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma is a public institution in Norman, Oklahoma with aviation-related degree programs.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two territories became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2024, the university had 34,523 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 4,000 faculty members, the university offers 174 baccalaureate programs, 199 master's programs, 101 doctoral programs, and 88 certificate programs.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

75%
Graduation rate
4-year
$63,126
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
90%
Retention rate
first-year
77%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$9,797/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$27,377/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

  • 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

  • Business & Marketing26%
  • Engineering10%
  • Communication9%
  • Psychology7%
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary6%
  • Social Sciences6%
  • Biological Sciences5%
  • Computer & IT4%

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