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 Capitol Tech BS in Aviation Professional Pilot program is designed to train aviation professionals who can immediately fill these high-demand roles and seamlessly adapt as the technology and requirements of flight continue to change.
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.
Your Capitol Tech degree also saves you time and money over other programs.
Because of the quality of instruction and curriculum in our program, the FAA has officially authorized Capitol Tech to certify graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with 1,000 total flight hours—a 500-hour reduction from the standard 1,500-hour requirement.
Graduates who complete all academic and flight requirements will receive a formal FAA certifying statement from Capitol Tech confirming their eligibility for the reduced-hour ATP pathway.
Our graduates are on the fast track for a variety of aviation careers with flight expertise, technical skills, and FAA certification.
Earn a $5,000 scholarship toward this degree program! 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 Opportunities
FSANA Aerocamp Scholarship
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.
Private Pilot Scholarship
High School students who take AVT 141 Private Pilot Ground School with Capitol Tech receive a reduced tuition rate and qualify for the $5,000 Private Pilot Scholarship once they enroll full-time in the BS Aviation Professional Pilot program.
For more information on these scholarship programs, contact admissions@captechu.edu.
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 |