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Overview for Air Traffic Controller

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to air-traffic management and control, usually with additional training at the FAA Flight Control Center in a cooperative education program. Includes instruction in flight control; the use of radar and electronic scanning devices; plotting of flights; radio communication; interpretation of weather conditions affecting flights; flight instrumentation used by pilots; and maintenance of flight-control center or control-tower log books.

Careers for Air Traffic Controller Majors

A major in Air Traffic Controller is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Air Traffic Controllers - $105,820
Airfield Operations Specialists - $42,230

Colleges Offering a Major in Air Traffic Controller

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Air Traffic Controller among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL	107 (13.1%)
		University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND	74 (3.8%)
		Daniel Webster College Nashua, NH	25 (15.9%)
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