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CIP 49.0109 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

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.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Remote Aircraft Pilot award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 49.0109. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years38
2025Associate degree58
2025Bachelor degree117
2025Postbaccalaureate certificate25
2025Certificate under 12 weeks771
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1568
2024Certificate 1–2 years11
2024Associate degree36
2024Bachelor degree122
2024Postbaccalaureate certificate24
2024Certificate under 12 weeks541
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1344
2023Associate degree23
2023Bachelor degree373
2023Postbaccalaureate certificate11
2023Certificate under 12 weeks222
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year937
2022Certificate 1–2 years11
2022Associate degree11
2022Bachelor degree272
2022Postbaccalaureate certificate12
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year515
2021Bachelor degree286
2021Postbaccalaureate certificate11
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year38

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 49.0109 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 49 can involve different curricula and award levels.

On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.

A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

33 institutions

Related fields

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. ↗

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. ↗

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. ↗

Air Traffic Controller. ↗

Airline Flight Attendant. ↗

Flight Instructor. ↗