Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Professional Pilot
Please note: This program is currently pending VA benefits approval.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Professional Pilot
New regulatory requirements, changes in pilot retirement age, too few pilots entering the industry, and natural growth in the air transportation market are all contributing to the burgeoning demand for aircraft and commercial pilots.
The BS in Aviation Professional Pilot program is designed to train aviation professionals to fill these high-demand roles, as well as meet future needs as the increasing use of technology changes the way planes are operated.
You’ll gain hands-on flight training and a firm foundation in flight operations, airport operations, safety, risk management, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, aviation technologies, and piloting skills, as well as aeronautical science, aerodynamics, weather, and navigation.
You'll graduate prepared for a variety of aviation careers with flight expertise, technical skills, and FAA certification.
Earn a $5,000 scholarship toward this degree program with your participation in FSANA's AeroCamp. See details below.
Why Capitol?
Informed by industry partners. Built for real-world demand.
Our advisory board meets with industry partners every year, which includes airlines, manufacturers, flight schools, and organizations like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), to stay on top of emerging trends, changing customer needs, and new technologies.
If you can fly in Baltimore/DC, you can fly anywhere.
The Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC region has three international Class B airports as well as many towered and non-towered airports and is one of the busiest Class B airspaces in the world. You’ll be prepared to fly anywhere in the world by training in and out of the DC Special Flight Rule Area (SFRA) daily.
Hands-on training taught by faculty practitioners.
With our small class sizes and curriculum focused on hands-on training, you'll receive more individualized coaching from our faculty, many of whom are current practitioners and experts in the field. You’ll also learn to fly with our flight training partners.
Top Companies in Washington, DC Hiring Aviation Professionals
Career Opportunities
The Capitol Commitment
We’ve created a game plan to make sure you find a job upon graduation. Learn more about The Capitol Commitment.
Market Demand for Aviation Professionals
In the next 20 years, the air travel industry will need 649,000 pilots, which comes out to about 32,000 pilots needed a year. This demand comes from more than 25% of commercial pilots reaching the mandatory retirement age in the next decade, as well as the increased demand for air travel around the world.
Degree Details
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot
Total Credits: 120
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
The following rates are in effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in Fall 2025 and continuing through Summer 2026:
- Full-time tuition is $13,500 per semester, plus fees
- The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
- The retired military tuition rate is $769 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
- All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
- For the cost of living in Capitol Technology University's modern residential facility.
- Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500
Find additional information for 2025-2026 undergraduate tuition and fees.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for FSANA AeroCamp Participants
Capitol Technology University, in partnership with the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA), is offering a $5,000 scholarship for those who both participate in FSANA's AeroCamp and enroll in Capitol Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot program.
A limited number of scholarships are available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to use your AeroCamp experience to take flight toward your future at Capitol Tech!
To learn more and apply, contact us at admissions@captechu.edu and visit the FSANA site.
Additional Lab Fees
Note: Lab fees reflect costs for flight instruction conducted at our partner location. The lab fee may not be enough to complete the certificate or rating sought; sometimes the student may have to provide additional out of pocket funding.
| AVT-142 Private Pilot Flight Airplane Pt. I | $7,500 |
| AVT-144 Private Pilot Flight Airplane Pt. II | $7,000 |
| AVT-242 Instrument Rating Flight Airplane Pt. I | $7,000 |
| AVT-244 Instrument Rating Flight Airplane Pt. II | $6,500 |
| AVT-342 Commercial Pilot Flight Airplane Pt. I | $13,000 |
| AVT-344 Commercial Pilot Flight Airplane Pt. II | $13,000 |
| AVT-442 CFI Flight Airplane | $9,000 |
| AVT-443 CFII Flight Airplane | $6,000 |
| AVT-444 Multiengine Airplane Addon Flight | $5,500 |
| AVT-448 Multiengine Instructor (MEI) Flight | $9,000 |
| Total lab fees for BS in Aviation Professional Pilot | $83,500 |