In the United States under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you can get a Private Pilot License (PPL) which will allow you to fly different kinds of aircraft and carry passengers for pleasure and personal flights.
The largest school in California offering doctoral degree programs is the University of Southern California, a private university in Los Angeles. The total student population at the University of Southern California is 42,453, of which 23,714 are graduate students.
Doctoral Program Lengths. Most doctoral programs take between four and seven years to complete, although schools may allow students up to 10 years to earn a doctorate degree, depending upon the program. If you find that you need more time, some schools will grant extensions for extenuating circumstances.