Best Aviation Management Schools Near Ithaca, NY (2026)

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

Ithaca, New York has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Ithaca has a population of about 31,792. Median household income is $48,617 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $255,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Ithaca

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

Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady, NY 132.3 miles from Ithaca
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,902
Avg net price $8,947/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 142.2 miles from Ithaca
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,929
Avg net price $10,065/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, NY 178.2 miles from Ithaca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,973
Avg net price $39,986/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY 184.6 miles from Ithaca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,945
Avg net price $4,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY 197.1 miles from Ithaca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,781
Avg net price $10,867/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,626
Out‑of‑state$18,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Ithaca

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $255,240
Commercial Pilots $177,430
Air Traffic Controllers $144,960
Airfield Operations Specialists $42,000
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $127,180
Logisticians $88,240
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,290
Flight Attendants $126,650

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.

Ithaca at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,792 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,617 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 70.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Ithaca, NY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Ithaca. The closest is Marywood University in Scranton, PA (82.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marywood University (82.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in New York are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($255,240), Commercial Pilots ($177,430), Air Traffic Controllers ($144,960). Wages for Ithaca workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cortland instead of Ithaca?

Cortland, NY is 19.7 miles from Ithaca 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 Ithaca an affordable place to study aviation management?

Ithaca’s median household income of $48,617 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ithaca while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Ithaca

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

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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