Associate in Science (A.S.) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems

USA

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What will I learn?

Learn to fly a drone, maneuver an unmanned aircraft system, receive an associate degree and earn your private pilot’s license – all in two years. And in two more years, you can walk out of Kansas State Polytechnic in Salina (Butler’s UAS partner institution) with a bachelor’s degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). You also have the option to directly enter the workforce with this cutting-edge education.

Kansas State Polytechnic is one of the first universities in the nation to offer a bachelor’s degree in UAS. According to Kansas State Polytechnic research, by 2025, approximately 100,000 jobs will be created in this multi-billion dollar industry. When you study in this field, you have the opportunity to work in agriculture, real estate, law enforcement, fire science and industry. The U.S. military is also in need of UAS trained graduates. This program allows you to fly drones and gather aerial photographs, from soil measurement to power line inspections. Your job outlook is boundless.

Which department am I in?

Division of Math, Science and Education

Study options

Full Time (68-69 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$5,328.00 (4,49,544) per year
USD $222 per credit hour
Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Andover Campus

715 E. 13th Street,

ANDOVER,

Kansas,

67002, United States

Full Time (68-69 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$5,328.00 (4,49,544) per year
USD $222 per credit hour
Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

August 2025

Venue

McConnell Campus

EL DORADO,

Kansas,

67042, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students must have graduated from the equivalent of a U.S. high school (12 years of education). If English is not an official language of your country or your English grade is below a “C” average, you will need to submit a document to meet our English proficiency requirement. This can be done through one of the following:

  • A minimum TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 500 or above on the written test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the internet test is required. The TOEFL institutional code for Butler is 6191.
  • Completion of the Advanced II level or higher at Wichita State University’s Intensive English Language Center. Students must have grades of C or better in all classes.
  • Academic credit of 12 hours or more from a U.S college or university or one year from a U.S. high school with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
  • The IELTS International English Language Testing System test is also acceptable as an alternative to TOEFL. An overall score of 5.0 is required for admission.
  • A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 50.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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