Factors Influencing a Decision to Pursue a Degree in Aerospace Technology

Abstract

This research was completed in order to identify factors that influence a student’s decision-making process when deciding to enroll in the Aerospace Program at Indiana State University. Many research studies have identified factors that influence a student’s decision process when choosing between universities. However, very little research dealt with the factors that influence the decision- making process of a student when selecting a collegiate aviation program. A convenience sampling was taken of 133 students who were completing a degree in aerospace administration or professional piloting. Nineteen different factors were ranked in descending order of mean value. Additionally an independent sample one-way analysis of variance was completed to identify any statistically significant differences between the two aerospace majors.