Transportation And Materials Moving
This has all the subfields within “Transportation And Materials Moving”. This field is for “Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to perform tasks and services that facilitate the movement of people or materials.”
Clicking on a degree name within a table will link to a page for that degree and field combination.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
A program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. Includes instruction in the technical, business, and general aspects of air transportation systems.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 25 | 494 |
| Bachelors | 69 | 4185 |
| Certificate | 32 | 165 |
| Doctorate | 6 | 19 |
| Masters | 12 | 578 |
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications, navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 83 | 823 |
| Bachelors | 35 | 689 |
| Certificate | 75 | 747 |
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 38 | 231 |
| Bachelors | 54 | 944 |
| Certificate | 26 | 490 |
| Doctorate | 1 | 1 |
| Masters | 11 | 96 |
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.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 17 | 131 |
| Bachelors | 7 | 57 |
| Certificate | 4 | 37 |
Airline Flight Attendant
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the performance of a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight, including verifying tickets, explaining the use of safety equipment, providing passenger services, and responding to in-flight emergencies.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 5 | 33 |
| Certificate | 4 | 48 |
Flight Instructor
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the training of pilots or navigators, to prepare them to fly and/or navigate commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue aircraft, and fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications and navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to administer the FAA commercial air crew examinations.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 3 | 31 |
| Bachelors | 4 | 39 |
| Certificate | 7 | 7 |
Remote Aircraft Pilot
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fly unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for commercial, professional, or personal use, and qualifies individuals to sit for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) rating knowledge examination. Includes instruction in principles of unmanned aircraft system design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; airway safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting unmanned aircraft.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 1 |
| Bachelors | 2 | 72 |
| Certificate | 10 | 18 |
Air Transportation, Other
Any instructional program in aviation and air transportation services not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 5 | 62 |
| Bachelors | 4 | 32 |
| Certificate | 17 | 197 |
| Masters | 2 | 0 |
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, such as a crawler tractors, motor graders and scrapers, shovels, rigging devices, hoists, and jacks. Includes instruction in digging, ditching, sloping, stripping, grading, and backfiling, clearing and excavating.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 11 | 111 |
| Certificate | 75 | 959 |
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles, or to instruct commerical vehicle operators. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 271 | 20171 |
Railroad and Railway Transportation
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the operation of railroads and other aspects of the railway industry, including railroad and railyard service. Includes instruction in railway culture, operating skills, General Code of Operation rules, conductor service, signal systems, switching, transportation of hazardous materials, safety, and railway telecommunications systems.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 2 | 1 |
| Certificate | 6 | 101 |
Ground Transportation, Other
Any instructional program in vehicle and equipment operation not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 2 | 7 |
| Certificate | 12 | 130 |
Diver, Professional and Instructor
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to function as professional deep-water or scuba divers, diving instructors, or diving support personnel. Includes instruction in the use of diving equipment and related specialized gear; diving safety procedures; operation and maintenance of underwater life-support systems; underwater communication systems; decompression systems; underwater salvage; exploration, rescue, and photography; and installation and fitting of underwater mechanical systems and their maintenance, repair or demolition.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 2 | 7 |
| Certificate | 12 | 869 |
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 3 | 23 |
| Bachelors | 7 | 543 |
| Certificate | 4 | 16 |
Marine Transportation, Other
Any instructional program in water transportation not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 7 | 9 |
| Certificate | 10 | 25 |
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
Any instructional program in transportation and materials moving not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 0 |
| Bachelors | 1 | 1 |
| Certificate | 5 | 6 |
| Masters | 2 | 0 |