Best Aviation Management Schools Near Bristol, CT (2026)

Bristol, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $8,626 to $18,966 per year for indexed programs. Bristol has a population of about 61,129. Median household income is $83,458 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Commercial Pilots at a median $232,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Aviation Management Schools to Bristol

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

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


Aviation Management Wages Near Bristol

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $199,870
Commercial Pilots $232,160
Air Traffic Controllers $140,940
Airfield Operations Specialists N/A
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $114,210
Logisticians $85,450
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $78,770
Flight Attendants $78,180

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.


Bristol at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,129 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,458 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Bristol, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Bristol. The closest is Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY (49.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Schenectady County Community College (93.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in Connecticut are: Commercial Pilots ($232,160), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($199,870), Air Traffic Controllers ($140,940). Wages for Bristol workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Britain instead of Bristol?

New Britain, CT is 8.0 miles from Bristol 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 Bristol an affordable place to study aviation management?

Bristol’s median household income of $83,458 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bristol while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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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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.