Best Aviation Management Schools Near Mankato, MN (2026)

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

Mankato, Minnesota has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs. Mankato has a population of about 44,882. Median household income is $64,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $211,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Mankato

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

Mankato, MN 2.0 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Mankato

Mankato is part of the Mankato, MN metro area (BLS area code 31860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $211,470 MN statewide $232,385
Commercial Pilots $98,630 MN statewide $108,385
Air Traffic Controllers $176,840 MN statewide $194,330
Airfield Operations Specialists N/A MN statewide –
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $122,830 Mankato, MN $134,978
Logisticians $82,320 MN statewide $90,462
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,100 MN statewide $58,352
Flight Attendants $61,230 MN statewide $67,286

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.

Mankato at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,882 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,826 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Mankato, MN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Mankato. The closest is Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa Lakes Community College (68.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Mankato are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($211,470), Air Traffic Controllers ($176,840), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($122,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Mankato?

Faribault, MN is 35.7 miles from Mankato 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 Mankato an affordable place to study aviation management?

Mankato’s median household income of $64,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mankato while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Mankato

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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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