Best Aviation Management Schools Near Haines City, FL (2026)

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

Haines City, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $32,950 to $49,329 per year for indexed programs. Haines City has a population of about 31,156. Median household income is $58,227 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $225,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Haines City

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

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 7.9 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 19.3 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 60.6 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 60.6 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 82.2 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $41,272/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL 82.2 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $18,725/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 150.3 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL 150.6 miles from Haines City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,597
Avg net price $27,371/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,680
Out‑of‑state$21,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Haines City

Haines City is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area (BLS area code 29460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $225,020 FL statewide $231,740
Commercial Pilots $101,050 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $104,068
Air Traffic Controllers $147,530 FL statewide $151,936
Airfield Operations Specialists $57,650 FL statewide $59,372
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $99,980 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $102,966
Logisticians $73,480 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $75,675
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,240 FL statewide $64,099
Flight Attendants $47,320 FL statewide $48,733

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.

Haines City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,156 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,227 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Haines City, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Haines City. The closest is Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (82.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles near Haines City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Haines City are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($225,020), Air Traffic Controllers ($147,530), Commercial Pilots ($101,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winter Haven instead of Haines City?

Winter Haven, FL is 8.5 miles from Haines City 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 Haines City an affordable place to study aviation management?

Haines City’s median household income of $58,227 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Haines City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Haines City

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

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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