Best Aviation Management Schools Near Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $8,208 to $45,218 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $171,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Aviation Management Schools to Auburn

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 67.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 116.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 198

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 122.5 miles from Auburn
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,186
Avg net price $7,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,154
Out‑of‑state$9,935
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 180.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,387
Avg net price $10,873/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Aviation Management Wages Near Auburn

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $171,260
Commercial Pilots $104,160
Air Traffic Controllers $158,810
Airfield Operations Specialists $37,730
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $108,720
Logisticians $77,670
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $75,880
Flight Attendants N/A

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.


Auburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,464 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,339 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Auburn. The closest is Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI (65.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Andrews University (78.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in Indiana are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($171,260), Air Traffic Controllers ($158,810), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($108,720). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study aviation management?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Auburn

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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.