Glenview, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $47,313 per year for indexed programs. Glenview has a population of about 47,682. Median household income is $138,758 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $293,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Aviation Management Schools to Glenview
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer aviation management programs near Glenview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Glenview 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Glenview.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,099
Avg net price
$17,028/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
Key stats
- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,884
Avg net price
$10,427/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,390
Avg net price
$13,297/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 121
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois aviation management page.
Aviation Management Wages Near Glenview
Glenview is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
$293,490 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$283,292 |
| Commercial Pilots |
$157,420 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$151,950 |
| Air Traffic Controllers |
$189,780 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$183,185 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists |
N/A |
IL statewide |
– |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
$124,120 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$119,807 |
| Logisticians |
$79,900 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$77,124 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
$70,780 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$68,320 |
| Flight Attendants |
$62,120 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN |
$59,961 |
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.
Glenview at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
47,682 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$138,758 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
68.1% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
103.6 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Glenview-Area Cities With Aviation Management Programs
- Morton Grove, IL – 3.2 mi away (23,227 pop)
- Northbrook, IL – 3.3 mi away (33,421 pop)
- Niles, IL – 3.8 mi away (29,617 pop)
- Wilmette, IL – 4.8 mi away (27,219 pop)
- Park Ridge, IL – 5.0 mi away (37,496 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited aviation management schools are near Glenview, IL?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Glenview. The closest is Lewis University in Romeoville, IL (35.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Andrews University (75.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying aviation management roles near Glenview?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Glenview are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($293,490), Air Traffic Controllers ($189,780), Commercial Pilots ($157,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Morton Grove instead of Glenview?
Morton Grove, IL is 3.2 miles from Glenview 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 Glenview an affordable place to study aviation management?
Glenview’s median household income of $138,758 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glenview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.
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