Best Aviation Management Schools Near Midland, MI (2026)

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

Midland, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Midland has a population of about 42,461. Median household income is $74,906 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $428,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Midland

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

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 99.6 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 103.5 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,167
Avg net price $6,231/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 116.1 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 119.2 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,529
Avg net price $17,124/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 157.3 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,187
Avg net price $12,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,056
Out‑of‑state$35,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, MI metro area (BLS area code 33220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $428,570 MI statewide $466,344
Commercial Pilots $126,670 MI statewide $137,835
Air Traffic Controllers $118,930 MI statewide $129,412
Airfield Operations Specialists $61,780 MI statewide $67,225
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $99,100 MI statewide $107,835
Logisticians $83,200 MI statewide $90,533
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $47,850 MI statewide $52,067
Flight Attendants $62,490 MI statewide $67,998

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.

Midland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $74,906 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Midland, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Midland. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (99.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (99.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in Michigan are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Commercial Pilots ($126,670), Air Traffic Controllers ($118,930). Wages for Midland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bay City instead of Midland?

Bay City, MI is 17.3 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study aviation management?

Midland’s median household income of $74,906 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Midland

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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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