Best Aviation Management Schools Near Hermiston, OR (2026)

Hermiston, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $173,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Aviation Management Schools to Hermiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer aviation management programs near Hermiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hermiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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


Aviation Management Wages Near Hermiston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $173,190
Commercial Pilots $120,760
Air Traffic Controllers N/A
Airfield Operations Specialists $75,130
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $103,520
Logisticians $83,180
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,340
Flight Attendants $61,480

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.


Hermiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,128 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Hermiston. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walla Walla University (45.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying aviation management roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles in Oregon are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($173,190), Commercial Pilots ($120,760), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($103,520). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study aviation management?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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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.