Best Aviation Management Schools Near Boone, NC (2026)

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

Boone, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Boone has a population of about 19,534. Median household income is $28,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $151,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Boone

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

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 213.4 miles from Boone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,139
Avg net price $18,853/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC 303.9 miles from Boone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,026
Avg net price $6,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Boone

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $151,540
Commercial Pilots $127,310
Air Traffic Controllers $129,230
Airfield Operations Specialists $45,820
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $106,100
Logisticians $80,780
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,130
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.

Boone at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,534 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $28,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 53.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Boone, NC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Boone. The closest is New River Community College in Dublin, VA (82.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New River Community College (82.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in North Carolina are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($151,540), Air Traffic Controllers ($129,230), Commercial Pilots ($127,310). Wages for Boone workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hickory instead of Boone?

Hickory, NC is 37.7 miles from Boone 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 Boone an affordable place to study aviation management?

Boone’s median household income of $28,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boone while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Boone

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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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