Best Aviation Management Schools Near Bryan, TX (2026)

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

Bryan, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Bryan has a population of about 86,169. Median household income is $56,861 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $215,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Bryan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer aviation management programs near Bryan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bryan 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 Bryan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Baylor University

Waco, TX 75.5 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 87.7 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $1,300/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 88.7 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $16,590/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 157.5 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX 161.5 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,183
Avg net price $12,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 181.7 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 248.4 miles from Bryan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Bryan

Bryan is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $215,150 TX statewide $236,429
Commercial Pilots $137,960 TX statewide $151,604
Air Traffic Controllers $170,080 TX statewide $186,901
Airfield Operations Specialists $60,910 TX statewide $66,934
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $85,820 College Station-Bryan, TX $94,308
Logisticians $61,420 College Station-Bryan, TX $67,495
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,290 TX statewide $61,857
Flight Attendants $58,220 TX statewide $63,978

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.

Bryan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 86,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,861 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Other Bryan-Area Cities With Aviation Management Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Bryan, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Bryan. The closest is Baylor University in Waco, TX (75.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southern University (88.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Bryan are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($215,150), Air Traffic Controllers ($170,080), Commercial Pilots ($137,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in College Station instead of Bryan?

College Station, TX is 7.0 miles from Bryan 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 Bryan an affordable place to study aviation management?

Bryan’s median household income of $56,861 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.

Learn More About Aviation Management Programs

Other Programs Available in Bryan

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

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.

Back to Best Aviation Management Schools in Texas (2026)