Best Aviation Management Schools Near Altoona, PA (2026)

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

Altoona, Pennsylvania has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Altoona has a population of about 43,508. Median household income is $50,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $164,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Altoona

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

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 85.1 miles from Altoona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $13,970/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Community College of Beaver County

Monaca, PA 100.5 miles from Altoona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,090
Avg net price $6,937/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 146.8 miles from Altoona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,436
Avg net price $9,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 157.9 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Altoona

Altoona is part of the Altoona, PA metro area (BLS area code 11020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $164,990 PA statewide $184,346
Commercial Pilots $134,030 PA statewide $149,754
Air Traffic Controllers $132,350 PA statewide $147,877
Airfield Operations Specialists $55,660 PA statewide $62,190
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,920 Altoona, PA $107,173
Logisticians $66,820 Altoona, PA $74,659
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $75,620 PA statewide $84,492
Flight Attendants $39,520 PA statewide $44,156

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.

Altoona at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,171 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Altoona, PA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Altoona. The closest is Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA (85.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Allegheny County (85.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Altoona are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($164,990), Commercial Pilots ($134,030), Air Traffic Controllers ($132,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Altoona?

Johnstown, PA is 30.0 miles from Altoona 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 Altoona an affordable place to study aviation management?

Altoona’s median household income of $50,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Altoona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Altoona

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

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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