Green River College
Multiple locations
Located in Auburn, Washington, Green River College offers a bachelor’s degree, two associates of applied science, and a slew of certificate programs for future aviation professionals.
Program Highlights
Green River College hosts an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school to provide ground and pilot training. Flight training occurs at the Renton Airport (KRNT), which is about 30 minutes from the main campus.
Programs Green River College offers include:
- Bachelor of Science
- Aeronautical Science
- Associate of Applied Science
- Aviation Technology-Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Aviation Technology
- Certificates
- Aviation Technology-Airline Dispatcher Completion
- Aviation Technology-Aviation Operations Management
- Aviation Technology-Basic Aviation Knowledge
- Aviation Technology-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Cyber Security
- Aviation Technology-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Digital Photography
Green River Aviation is one of 36 institutions selected by the FAA for the Collegiate Training Initiative program.
Value
Green River College’s in-state tuition is about $4,000 a year while out-of-state tuition is slightly more at $7,000 a year. Base tuition does not include flight expenses.
Over the course of about two years, flight costs will be about $60,000.
Green River College offers many aviation scholarships for students to reduce costs even more, including:
- Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarship
- LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarship
The school also accepts veteran’s benefits such as the GI Bill.
Green River College works with Rainier Flight Services to provide students with flight training. Rainier Flight Services has a partnership with Horizon Airlines which supports direct transition to airlines after accumulating 1,000 hours.
Fleet and Facilities
The college hosts a fleet of traditional training aircraft, including:
● Cessna 152s
● Cessna 162s
● Cessna 172s
● Piper Seminoles
Graduates will be eligible for a R-ATP.
The Bottom Line
Green River College hosts a technical Part 141 flight school in partnership with Rainier Flight Services. Its bachelor’s degree program comes with a 500-hour ATP reduction and the associate’s comes with a 250-hour reduction.
Other Information
In-State tuition (Per Year)
$4,000
Out-State tuition (Per Year)
$7,000
Flight Cost
$60,000
In-State Total Estimated Program Cost
$68,000
Out-State Total Estimated Program Cost
$74,000
NIFA
No
NIFA Region
N/A
N/A
Phone number
(253) 833-9111
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