This six-figure career path is booming right now

For much of 2020, travel ground to a halt as Americans stayed close to home rather than facing the restrictions and risks of going places during a pandemic. This summer, however, travel is booming. And airlines face a shortage of pilots, limiting their ability to meet demand. If you're looking for a lucrative career opportunity, you may want to consider becoming an airline pilot.

Fees at a private aviation undergraduate institution typically range from $60,000 to $80,000. That may sound like a lot of money, but the return on investment can be substantial. U.S. airline pilots earned a median salary of $147,220 in 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. READ MORE AT MOTLEY FOOL