Best Aviation Management Schools Near Camas, WA (2026)

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

Camas, Washington is home to about 26,779 residents. Median household income is $140,053 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $173,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Camas

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

Green River College

Auburn, WA 119.0 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,712
Avg net price $13,803/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,711
Out‑of‑state$5,263
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 123.7 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 132.4 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 197.0 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Aviation Management Wages Near Camas

Camas is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $173,190 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $164,317
Commercial Pilots $105,910 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,484
Air Traffic Controllers $162,570 WA statewide $154,241
Airfield Operations Specialists $81,350 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,182
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $109,860 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,231
Logisticians $87,950 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,444
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,340 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,197
Flight Attendants $61,480 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,330

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.

Camas at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,779 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $140,053 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Camas are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($173,190), Air Traffic Controllers ($162,570), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($109,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gresham instead of Camas?

Gresham, OR is 6.8 miles from Camas 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 Camas an affordable place to study aviation management?

Camas’s median household income of $140,053 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Camas

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

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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