Best Aviation Management Schools Near Fresno, CA (2026)

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

Fresno, California is home to about 543,615 residents. Median household income is $66,804 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $195,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Fresno

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer aviation management programs near Fresno, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fresno 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 Fresno. 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

California Aeronautical University

Bakersfield, CA 102.0 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
23.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,361
Avg net price $36,126/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,667
Out‑of‑state$37,667
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 121.3 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 152.9 miles from Fresno
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,214
Avg net price $6,614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,288
Out‑of‑state$12,616
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 162.8 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,257
Avg net price $28,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA 201.1 miles from Fresno
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,540
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 208.8 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 227.2 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA 232.8 miles from Fresno
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,676
Avg net price $18,943/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Fresno

Fresno is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $195,310 Fresno, CA $191,106
Commercial Pilots $112,000 Fresno, CA $109,589
Air Traffic Controllers $160,080 CA statewide $156,634
Airfield Operations Specialists $62,600 CA statewide $61,252
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,610 Fresno, CA $94,530
Logisticians $76,370 Fresno, CA $74,726
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,530 CA statewide $59,227
Flight Attendants $82,170 CA statewide $80,401

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.

Fresno at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 543,615 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,804 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Fresno are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($195,310), Air Traffic Controllers ($160,080), Commercial Pilots ($112,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Clovis instead of Fresno?

Clovis, CA is 6.7 miles from Fresno 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 Fresno an affordable place to study aviation management?

Fresno’s median household income of $66,804 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fresno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Fresno

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fresno:

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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