Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aeronautics – Military
Stand Out in the Aviation Industry with Integrity and Excellence
If you’re excited about the idea of serving on a military aircraft or piloting passenger planes with a commercial airline, we have a bachelor’s degree that can turn that idea into a reality. Be prepared to meet the needs of the aviation industry with a degree from Liberty University.
As a Liberty aeronautics student, you will be equipped with collegiate experience, leadership skills, and integrity. With our level of academic excellence and mission to Train Champions for Christ, you’ll stand out to employers for all the right reasons. Our network of airlines and military recruiters are excited about hiring Liberty students and will be at your disposal. Our airline hiring agreements help our students secure competitive jobs before they even graduate.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get prepared for your career with our state-of-the-art training devices, planes, and simulators – including 27 Liberty-owned aircraft.
- Join our National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team, which has won the regional competition (Region X) in past years.
- You’ll have the ability to earn certifications and licenses in areas like private or commercial pilot, instrument rating, single and multi-engine, and flight instructor rating.
- Learn from professors with years of real-life field experience.
- Within the next 20 years, there will be a worldwide need for over 637,000 new pilots.
- Your job search will become much easier with Liberty’s airline hiring agreements.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundational aviation skills
- How to interview for an aviation position
- Leadership, management, and safety training
- Navigation, technical mathematics, and advanced aircraft system procedures
Career Options Available to B.S. in Aeronautics – Military Graduates
- Air traffic controller
- Aviation security manager
- Commercial pilot
- Flight instructor
- Military pilot
- Private pilot
Facilities and Resources Available to Aeronautics Students
From top of the line flight simulators to award-winning flight teams, our Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is designed to prepare you for success!
Within 15 years, Liberty’s aviation degree programs have grown from just 4 students to over 400 residential students. No matter how far we may come, we will never stop pushing to make our program the best it can be for students like you!
Other noteworthy aspects of our aeronautics bachelor’s degree include:
- State-of-the-art training devices, simulators, and planes
- 27 aircrafts available for training in addition to drones
- Loening Trophy winner for 2017, 2018, and 2019
- American Airlines Safety Award winner in past years
- One of the largest faith-based collegiate aviation programs in North America
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
