Overview

The Louisiana Tech University Department is a member of the University Aviation Association and is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.

In 2017, the Department of Professional Aviation integrated a new fleet of 12 Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Arrow aircraft. The Department conducts both ground, simulator, and flight training year-round. Flight operations are headquartered at the Ruston Regional Airport in the Louisiana Tech Flight Operations building.

We have aviation management cooperative agreements with the Louisiana Airport Managers Association and many Fixed-Based Operators in the region. Our links with industry are accomplished by internship programs with numerous major air carriers, regional airlines, corporate aviation, and government organizations as well as maintaining close contacts with our graduates.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Professional Aviation is as follows: The Professional Aviation curriculum provides two accredited professional degree programs in Professional Aviation and Aviation Management.

Professional Aviation and Aviation Management programs focus on setting a standard of excellence and to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes necessary to shape and lead the aviation industry in the 21st century.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Pilot Ground

Private Pilot Flight

Aerodynamics

Aviation Law

Air Carrier Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-12-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ruston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Application Form

Applicants from non-English-speaking countries: Transcripts and test scores - Students are required to submit at least one of the following items based on the GPA.

Applicants from English speaking countries or English-speaking high school curriculum, such as IB, international schools, etc.

Copy of Current Valid Passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15616 USD / year

≈ 15616 USD / year
Out-of-State

15616 USD / year

≈ 15616 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year

Living costs

Ruston

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Mission Statement

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ruston

Funding

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