Best Aviation Management Schools Near Galveston, TX (2026)

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

Galveston, Texas has 1 accredited school offering aviation management programs. Galveston has a population of about 53,348. Median household income is $57,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $307,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Galveston

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

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 43.2 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baylor University

Waco, TX 207.1 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

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#3

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 212.7 miles from Galveston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $1,300/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 222.5 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX 229.0 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 304.5 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 365.2 miles from Galveston
  • 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
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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 Galveston

Galveston is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 $307,690 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $312,059
Commercial Pilots $131,420 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,286
Air Traffic Controllers $170,080 TX statewide $172,495
Airfield Operations Specialists $47,550 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,225
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $105,420 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $106,917
Logisticians $75,940 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,018
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,040 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,836
Flight Attendants $58,220 TX statewide $59,047

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.

Galveston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 53,348 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Galveston. The closest is Texas Southern University in Houston, TX (43.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southern University (43.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Galveston are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($307,690), Air Traffic Controllers ($170,080), Commercial Pilots ($131,420). 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 Texas City instead of Galveston?

Texas City, TX is 12.2 miles from Galveston 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 Galveston an affordable place to study aviation management?

Galveston’s median household income of $57,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galveston 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.

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Other Programs Available in Galveston

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

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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