Best Aviation Management Schools Near Sapulpa, OK (2026)

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

Sapulpa, Oklahoma has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $5,030 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Sapulpa has a population of about 22,268. Median household income is $61,644 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Commercial Pilots at a median $137,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Sapulpa

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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 54.8 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,413
Avg net price $17,447/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 83.5 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,555
Avg net price $12,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 93.6 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK 139.2 miles from Sapulpa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,079
Avg net price $8,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Sapulpa

Sapulpa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $133,680 OK statewide $149,865
Commercial Pilots $137,490 Tulsa, OK $154,137
Air Traffic Controllers $123,220 OK statewide $138,139
Airfield Operations Specialists $49,190 Tulsa, OK $55,146
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,740 Tulsa, OK $108,453
Logisticians $61,590 Tulsa, OK $69,047
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,150 Tulsa, OK $67,433
Flight Attendants N/A OK statewide –

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.

Sapulpa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,268 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,644 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Sapulpa, OK?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Sapulpa. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (54.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (93.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Sapulpa are: Commercial Pilots ($137,490), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($133,680), Air Traffic Controllers ($123,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Jenks instead of Sapulpa?

Jenks, OK is 7.0 miles from Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa an affordable place to study aviation management?

Sapulpa’s median household income of $61,644 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sapulpa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Sapulpa

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

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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