Best Aviation Management Schools Near Tumwater, WA (2026)

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

Tumwater, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,711 to $22,040 per year for indexed programs. Tumwater has a population of about 26,519. Median household income is $93,635 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning aviation management-related role is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at a median $229,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Aviation Management Schools to Tumwater

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

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 39.9 miles from Tumwater
  • 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

#2

Green River College

Auburn, WA 41.5 miles from Tumwater
  • 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

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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 112.4 miles from Tumwater
  • 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 225.1 miles from Tumwater
  • 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 Tumwater

Tumwater is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area (BLS area code 36500). 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 $229,900 WA statewide $221,697
Commercial Pilots $117,730 WA statewide $113,529
Air Traffic Controllers $162,570 WA statewide $156,770
Airfield Operations Specialists $84,050 WA statewide $81,051
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $129,050 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $124,446
Logisticians $84,930 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $81,900
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,090 WA statewide $58,910
Flight Attendants $74,090 WA statewide $71,446

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.

Tumwater at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,519 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,635 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited aviation management schools are near Tumwater, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering aviation management programs near Tumwater. The closest is Highline College in Des Moines, WA (39.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Green River College (41.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying aviation management-related roles near Tumwater are: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($229,900), Air Traffic Controllers ($162,570), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ($129,050). 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 Olympia instead of Tumwater?

Olympia, WA is 3.6 miles from Tumwater 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 Tumwater an affordable place to study aviation management?

Tumwater’s median household income of $93,635 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tumwater 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 Tumwater

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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.

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