Overview

At the Aviation - Professional Flight BSc program from San José State University, students acquire a strong foundation of the technical aspects of aviation in their coursework, while simultaneously earning FAA ratings through flight activities. All flight activities are conducted at affiliated FAA approved flight schools in the San Jose area.

Graduates of the BS in Aviation - Professional Flight at San José State University will be able to:

Earn an FAA Private Pilot certificate, and Instrument rating, and a Commercial Pilot rating

Describe the aerodynamic forces involved in an airplane in flight

Analyze Meteorology and environmental issues related to aviation operation

Understand the nature and sources of law and legal problems encountered by managers

Describe aircraft communication systems including aircraft antennas, voice systems, satellite, UHF, VHF

Utilize navigation concepts and fundamentals.

Select and operate computer devices and navigation systems.

Describe the air traffic control system and relationships between en route, terminal, tower, and flight service functions

Demonstrate an understanding of instrument flight techniques

Analyze the current structure of the aviation industry including general aviation, the airlines, corporate aviation, airports, original equipment manufacturers (OEMS), and manufacturers

Describe the impact of limited airspace and airport capacity on the growth of the aviation industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Pilot Ground

Aircraft Theory and Design

Aircraft Systems

Propulsion Theory

Instrument Pilot Ground

Avionics and Airborne Communication

Air Traffic Control

Aircraft Turbine Engines

Aviation Meteorology

Commercial Pilot Ground

Aerodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-12-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

Aviation Studies View 163 other Bachelors in Aviation Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades.

Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.

Submit official test scores from an approved English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS).

Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

Take SAT or ACT (highly recommended).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

8846 USD / year

≈ 8846 USD / year
Out-of-State

8846 USD / year

≈ 8846 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8846 USD / year

≈ 8846 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students pay basic registration fees plus $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 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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Graduates of the BS in Aviation - Professional Flight at San José State University will be able to:

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