Best Aviation Management Schools Near Minot, ND (2026)

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

Minot, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Minot has a population of about 47,922. Median household income is $77,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Commercial Pilots at a median $133,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Minot

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

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 56.2 miles from Minot
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,576
Avg net price $10,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 195.4 miles from Minot
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 257.6 miles from Minot
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,513
Avg net price $11,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Minot

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers N/A
Commercial Pilots $133,010
Air Traffic Controllers $107,990
Airfield Operations Specialists $37,550
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,720
Logisticians $72,800
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors N/A
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.

Minot at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,922 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Minot, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Minot. The closest is Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, ND (56.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dakota College at Bottineau (56.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in North Dakota are: Commercial Pilots ($133,010), Air Traffic Controllers ($107,990), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($100,720). Wages for Minot workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Minot?

Mandan, ND is 99.2 miles from Minot 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 Minot an affordable place to study aviation management?

Minot’s median household income of $77,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minot while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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 Minot

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

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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