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Vaughn in the News Vaughn on the Frontlines of Training New Air Traffic Controllers Vaughn College recently celebrated its entrance into the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative which will help solve the nationwide air traffic controller shortage by enabling controllers to start on-the-job training more quickly. Vaughn students will be able to finish their training on-campus as opposed to relocating to the FAA's Training Academy in Oklahoma City. With nearly 4,000 controllers needed nationwide, the program is making this career path more attainable. Watch latest media coverage
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THE NUMBERS ARE STACKED IN YOUR FAVOR.

Vaughn is ranked #1 in upward mobility nationwide as reported in the “New York Times.”

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97% of Vaughn grads 77% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
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RANKED #1
in economic mobility in NYC
moving students from the bottom 20% to the top 1% in income***
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HIGHER ACCESS
HIGHER EARNINGS
Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
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High-Paying Careers in Aviation Management

If you are considering a degree in aviation management, there are a wide range of in-demand, high-paying careers you can pursue, some you may not have known existed. As global air travel continues to grow and airlines face ongoing workforce needs, students with strong management, operations and leadership skills are needed more than ever. At […]

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*Outcomes include data within one year of graduation for graduates who reported via survey. There were a total of 289 reported graduates in 2024. 230 reported an outcome for an 80% response rate. The 2024 graduate class includes September 2023, December 2023 and May 2024 graduates.
***New York City Economic Development Corporation, November 2024, "Academia in New York City: Shaping the Future of NYC’s Economy.”
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognized Vaughn College as an “Opportunity College and University” for its ability to serve a higher proportion of under-resourced students and produce higher post-graduation earnings.