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Elevate your career with a professional pilot degree
Gain the skills and experience to make your potential soar and launch your career as a pilot in either commercial or general aviation. The Lynn University professional pilot bachelor’s degree online provides a solid foundation that blends the business, management and piloting sides of the aviation industry. You'll complete courses building the knowledge skillset for pilot training.
After earning your certificates and ratings, are you ready for the final challenge? Get your professional pilot bachelor’s degree.
How it works
Lynn translates your FAA certificates and ratings into college credit for the ground classes you’ve already completed—saving you time and money. Earning your degree helps you accelerate your career and makes you the candidate that stands out.
Note: Online Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot students are not eligible for any Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates through Lynn University. Online students can earn their FAA certificates on their own at a local flight school.
Quick facts
- Start dates: 3 times a year
- Next term: May 4–Aug. 16
- Learning format: 100% asynchronous online. Learn around your schedule.
- Program length: 4 years
Upcoming start dates
Learning at Lynn—innovative, global, personalized
3K+ students from over 100 countries
Prepare to work in a global economy through a curriculum that immerses you in an international community, culture and careers.
Highly ranked, technology-driven
Join a school ranked for best education schools, online bachelor’s programs, value and regional universities (south) by U.S. News & World Report. Access mobile-friendly courses from anywhere.
16:1 student-faculty ratio
Get one-on-one mentoring and support from expert faculty and academic advisers.
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Attend a University recognized by Apple® as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching and the school environment.
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Advance in a growing field
Employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2030. In addition, airline pilots are among the highest-paying careers in the U.S. Whether your goal is to fly commercial, corporate or private, our professional pilot degree prepares you to take on exciting opportunities in a rewarding field.
Here’s what you’ll learn in your online aviation courses:
- Aviation operations, business, management and history
- Commercial flight training, aviation law and financial reporting
- Flight instruction and procedures, technologies and weather mapping
- How to become an airline pilot
- Preparation for the FAA ground test
Here’s how we’ll support you
As a student, you will be assigned a student success manager who will serve as your primary point of contact throughout the program—from course registration to tracking your progress. Learn more about the support you’ll receive from your student success manager.
Career opportunities
Qualify for roles in the following areas with a bachelor’s degree in professional piloting:
- Airline management
- Fixed-base operator management
- Artificial intelligence
- Air interdiction
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Admission and tuition
Learn more about Lynn’s admission requirements and online professional pilot bachelor’s tuition.
Applicants
The enrollment deadline is coming soon; view upcoming start dates and application deadlines.
Candidates must provide the following:
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts
To get started, create a profile for Lynn's personalized application portal and fill out an application.
Applicants
Applicants
The enrollment deadline is coming soon; view upcoming start dates and application deadlines.
Candidates must provide the following:
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts
To get started, create a profile for Lynn's personalized application portal and fill out an application.
Undergraduate tuition and fees
Undergraduate tuition and fees
Online bachelor’s degree tuition: $375 per credit
Annual total: $11,250
Cost estimates are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Scholarships and financial aid
Scholarships and financial aid
Earning your online bachelor’s degree at Lynn may be more affordable than you expect. Explore scholarship, grant and loan opportunities to find out how much you could save.