Best Aviation Management Schools Near Mason, OH (2026)

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

Mason, Ohio has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs. Mason has a population of about 35,148. Median household income is $124,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $350,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Mason

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

Batavia, OH 19.9 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $13,803/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 28.3 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 82.0 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 117.7 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 143.8 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 199.2 miles from Mason
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Mason

Mason is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $350,950 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $367,872
Commercial Pilots $130,230 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $136,509
Air Traffic Controllers $136,240 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $142,809
Airfield Operations Specialists $76,100 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,769
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $106,160 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $111,279
Logisticians $79,990 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $83,847
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $34,110 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,755
Flight Attendants $62,440 OH statewide $65,451

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.

Mason at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,148 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $124,407 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Mason, OH?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Mason. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Clermont College in Batavia, OH (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Main Campus (82.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Mason are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Air Traffic Controllers ($136,240), Commercial Pilots ($130,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lebanon instead of Mason?

Lebanon, OH is 6.7 miles from Mason 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 Mason an affordable place to study aviation management?

Mason’s median household income of $124,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mason while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Mason

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

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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