Best Aviation Management Schools Near Gilbert, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gilbert, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $2,948 to $14,988 per year for indexed programs. Gilbert has a population of about 271,118. Median household income is $121,351 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $228,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Gilbert

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer aviation management programs near Gilbert, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gilbert city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gilbert. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 13.1 miles from Gilbert
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 94.6 miles from Gilbert
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ 98.9 miles from Gilbert
  • 4 year
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $40,287/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona aviation management page.

Aviation Management Wages Near Gilbert

Gilbert is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $228,040 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $220,755
Commercial Pilots $105,770 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $102,391
Air Traffic Controllers $161,220 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $156,070
Airfield Operations Specialists $88,420 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $85,595
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $99,710 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $96,525
Logisticians $79,370 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,834
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $75,810 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $73,388
Flight Attendants $61,780 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,806

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Gilbert at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 271,118 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $121,351 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Gilbert, AZ?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Gilbert. The closest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe, AZ (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (98.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles near Gilbert?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Gilbert are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($228,040), Air Traffic Controllers ($161,220), Commercial Pilots ($105,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chandler instead of Gilbert?

Chandler, AZ is 6.4 miles from Gilbert and has its own set of local aviation management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gilbert an affordable place to study aviation management?

Gilbert’s median household income of $121,351 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gilbert while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Gilbert

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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