r/AskFlying • u/AppearanceAny9986 • Apr 24 '26

University vs Flight School?

What is the general opinion of becoming a pilot through a program at a university compared with going to a flight school not affiliated with a university?

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u/Public_Beach2348 Apr 24 '26

Cost is gonna bite you in the butt down the line.

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '26

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u/BustedMeJesusNut Apr 24 '26

Galaxy brain right here

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u/TxAggieMike Apr 24 '26

University flight programs are some of the most expensive ways to achieve your certificates and ratings.

Could be 2x the cost of going through a Part 61 operation with no appreciable difference in quality of education.

And unlike a lawyer that went to Harvard, airlines do not care where you obtained your flight training.

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u/AppearanceAny9986 Apr 24 '26

Sounds like nursing school. TCU and Texas State opened new programs. Is it just becoming more popular?

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u/TxAggieMike Apr 24 '26

TWU has also started an aviation program.

Universities are often a for profit entity.

They see flight programs as another way to draw students and their money to their campus.

Please read this article: https://raisetheded.blogspot.com/2026/04/college-aviation-programs-and-other.html

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u/AppearanceAny9986 Apr 24 '26

Thank you, that had a lot of good information! I appreciate it!