Best Aviation Management Schools Near Springfield, OH (2026)

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

Springfield, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering aviation management programs. Springfield has a population of about 58,410. Median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $204,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Springfield

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

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 24.6 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#2

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 42.0 miles from Springfield
  • 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

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#3

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Batavia, OH 62.4 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#4

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 99.4 miles from Springfield
  • 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 100.2 miles from Springfield
  • 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 153.8 miles from Springfield
  • 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 Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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 $204,170 OH statewide $225,602
Commercial Pilots $150,330 OH statewide $166,110
Air Traffic Controllers N/A OH statewide –
Airfield Operations Specialists $57,140 OH statewide $63,138
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,900 Springfield, OH $105,967
Logisticians $82,510 Springfield, OH $91,171
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,650 OH statewide $88,011
Flight Attendants $62,440 OH statewide $68,994

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.

Springfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,410 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,883 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Springfield. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (24.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (99.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Springfield are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($204,170), Commercial Pilots ($150,330), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($95,900). 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?

Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study aviation management?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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 Springfield

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

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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