Best Aviation Management Schools Near Tampa, FL (2026)

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

Tampa, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $32,950 to $49,329 per year for indexed programs. Tampa has a population of about 393,389. Median household income is $71,302 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $229,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Tampa

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

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 32.2 miles from Tampa
  • 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

#2

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 44.8 miles from Tampa
  • 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

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#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 111.3 miles from Tampa
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 111.3 miles from Tampa
  • 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 118.4 miles from Tampa
  • 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 118.4 miles from Tampa
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 168.6 miles from Tampa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,244
Avg net price $4,128/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 170.7 miles from Tampa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,010
Avg net price $25,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Tampa

Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (BLS area code 45300). 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 $229,490 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $227,443
Commercial Pilots $106,440 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $105,491
Air Traffic Controllers $150,700 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $149,356
Airfield Operations Specialists $47,440 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,017
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,530 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $101,615
Logisticians $77,630 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $76,938
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $75,970 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $75,292
Flight Attendants $60,840 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,297

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.

Tampa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 393,389 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,302 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Tampa, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Tampa. The closest is Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Polk State College (44.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Tampa are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($229,490), Air Traffic Controllers ($150,700), Commercial Pilots ($106,440). 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 Temple Terrace instead of Tampa?

Temple Terrace, FL is 5.4 miles from Tampa 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 Tampa an affordable place to study aviation management?

Tampa’s median household income of $71,302 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tampa 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 Tampa

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

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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