Student Achievement – Flight
MGA School of Aviation (SOA) Student Achievement
Middle Georgia State University’s School of Aviation evaluates success with respect to student achievement consistent with its mission, the mission of the University, and the MGA Strategic Plan.
B.S. in Aviation Science and Management (flight track) Mission Statement
The B.S. in Aviation Science and Management (flight track) educates students for careers as professional pilots by providing highly advanced training in a learning environment that prepares students for the demands of the aviation industry.
MGA SOA Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
The program goals of the BSASM Flight Track are
PROGRAM GOAL 1: To graduate competent and technically skilled pilots whose aviation and liberal arts education has prepared them for success in the aviation industry and beyond.
PROGRAM GOAL 2: To provide access, promote progression, and facilitate degree completion.
MGA’s BSASM: Flight Student Learning outcomes align with Aviation Accreditation Board International General Outcomes and Aviation Core Outcomes.
The School of Aviation evaluates its success in regard to program goals and student achievement in the BSASM Flight Track using the following metrics and benchmarks:
Program Goal 1 Metrics
KEY ASSESSMENTS
MGA’s School of Aviation tracks student achievement in Flight through measurement of key Student Learning Outcomes that are part of the program’s comprehensive assessment plan. In particular the following three Student Learning Outcomes are measured each semester through a key assessment:
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Student Learning Outcome |
Key Assessment |
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1. Student will exhibit knowledge involving application of mathematics, science and applied science to aviation-related disciplines as required by the FAA. |
Commercial FAA Written Exam. |
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2. Students will demonstrate instructional knowledge related to the use of techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice as required by the FAA. |
Fundamentals of Instruction FAA Written Exam |
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3. Students will exhibit instructional knowledge in identifying and solving problems |
Certified Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA Written Exam |
The benchmark of success for each key assessment is for 70% of students to achieve at least 70%.
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
MGA’s School of Aviation tracks student achievement in Flight through measurement of employment outcomes.
The benchmark of success for employment is for 75% of graduates to attain professional employment in their first year after graduation.
Program Goal 2 Metrics
GRADUATION RATES
MGA’s School of Aviation tracks student achievement in the Flight track graduation rates of all first-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students.
The benchmark of success for is to meet or exceed the 6 Year average graduation rate of all first time, full time bachelor’s degree-seeking students at Middle Georgia State University.
COURSE SUCCESS
MGA School of Aviation tracks success rates for all courses in Flight.
The benchmark of success is a 75% course success rate for all courses.
AABI General Outcomes
The AABI general outcomes are derived from the Accreditation Criteria Manual section 2.3.1
- Apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
- Make professional and ethical decisions.
- Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills.
- Engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning.
- Assess contemporary issues.
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
- Assess the national and international aviation environment.
- Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems.
- Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues.
AABI Aviation Core Outcomes
The AABI core outcomes are derived from the Accreditation Criteria Manual Section 2.4.1.
The AABI aviation core outcomes are the established aviation-related core topics to be assessed for all aviation graduates.
The curriculum must address student knowledge outcomes in the following aviation core topics:
- Attributes of an aviation professional, career planning and certification.
- Aircraft design, performance, operating characteristics and maintenance.
- Aviation safety and human factors.
- National and international aviation law, regulations, and labor issues.
- Airports, airspace, and air traffic control.
- Meteorology and environmental issues.
Aviation outcomes are measured using a variety of methods. These include examinations, tests, and quizzes, as well as projects and oral presentations. In the case of flight students, it includes check-rides and FAA knowledge exams.
Bachelor of Science-Aviation Science and Management: Flight Track Key Assessment Achievement
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SLO1 Key Assessment |
SLO2 Key Assessment |
SLO3 Key Assessment |
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Fall 2015 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 90.1%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70 % or better and an average score of 90.0% |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score 86.5%. |
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Spring 2016 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 87.6%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70 % or better and an average score of 91.2% |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score 88.1%. |
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Fall 2016 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 89.5%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70 % or better and an average score of 87.2% |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score 93.5%. |
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Spring 2017 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 88.5%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70 % or better and an average score of 91.0% |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score 88.5%. |
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2017-2018* * MGA began collecting assessment annually in the 2017-2018 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 86.3%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70 % or better and an average score of 84.7% |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better and an average score of 86.8%. |
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2018-2019 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. The average score was 85.9%. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. The average score was 91.2. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. The average score was 93.3. |
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2019-2020 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
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2020-2021 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
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2021-2022 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
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2022-2023 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
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2023-2024 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
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2024-2025 |
100% of students passed the Commercial FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Fundamentals of Instruction FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
100% of students passed the Flight Instructor Airplane/Helicopter FAA written exam with a 70% or better. |
Bachelor of Science-Aviation Science and Management: Flight Track Emplyment Outcomes
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% Graduates Employed in 1 st Year after Graduation |
Professional Employment Type |
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2018 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Middle Georgia State University |
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2019 (as of 9/27/2018) |
100% |
Pilot, Falcon Aviation |
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2020 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Professional Pilot |
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2021 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Professional Pilot |
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2022 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Professional Pilot |
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2023 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Professional Pilot |
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2024 |
100% |
Flight Instructor, Professional Pilot |
Bachelor of Science-Aviation Science and Management: Flight Track Graduation Rates
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Six Year Graduation Rate |
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Start Semester |
Cohort |
Graduate Within 6 |
Rate |
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Fall 2015 |
38 |
13 |
34.21% |
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Fall 2016 |
59 |
26 |
44.07% |
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Fall 2017 |
96 |
31 |
32.29% |
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Fall 2018 |
163 |
43 |
26.38% |
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Fall 2019 |
266 |
39 |
14.66% |
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Fall 2020 |
226 |
16 |
7.08% |
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Fall 2021 |
193 |
7 |
3.63% |
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Fall 2022 |
231 |
0 |
0.00% |
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Fall 2023 |
300 |
0 |
0.00% |
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Graduates Per Year |
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Academic Year |
B.S. Flight Graduates |
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FA2015-SU2016 |
16 |
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FA2016-SU2017 |
21 |
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FA2017-SU2018 |
23 |
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FA2018-SU2019 |
34 |
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FA2019-SU2020 |
42 |
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FA2020-SU2021 |
38 |
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FA2021-SU2022 |
46 |
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FA2022-SU2023 |
43 |
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FA2023-SU2024 |
43 |
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Grand Total |
306 |
| Fall Start, One Year Return Rate | |||
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Fall Term |
Cohort Size |
Present After 1 Year |
Percentage |
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2015 |
38 |
30 |
78.95% |
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2016 |
59 |
41 |
69.49% |
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2017 |
96 |
72 |
75.00% |
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2018 |
163 |
105 |
64.42% |
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2019 |
266 |
178 |
66.92% |
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2020 |
226 |
139 |
61.50% |
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2021 |
193 |
138 |
71.50% |
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2022 |
231 |
152 |
65.80% |
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2023 |
300 |
216 |
72.00% |
Bachelor of Science-Aviation Science and Management: Flight Track Course Success Rates
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Course Attempts |
Successful Completion |
% Course Success |
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Fall 2015 |
66 |
63 |
95.5% |
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Spring 2016 |
89 |
73 |
82.0% |
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Fall 2016 |
188 |
169 |
89.9% |
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Spring 2017 |
221 |
193 |
87.3% |
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Fall 2017 |
227 |
180 |
79.2% |
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Spring 2018 |
258 |
208 |
80.6% |
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Fall 2018 |
501 |
469 |
94% |
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Spring 2019 |
550 |
509 |
93% |
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Fall 2019 |
996 |
921 |
92% |
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Spring 2020 |
1037 |
973 |
94% |
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Fall 2020 |
1215 |
1138 |
94% |
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Spring 2021 |
1465 |
1399 |
95% |
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Fall 2020 |
1600 |
1494 |
93% |
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Spring 2022 |
1422 |
1344 |
95% |
The benchmark of success is a 75% course success rate for all courses.