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2027 Best Aviation/Airway Management & Operations Associate’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
393 Aviation/Airway Management & Operations Degrees Awarded
$48,462 Avg Early-Career Salary

Aviation/Airway Management & Operations programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their aviation/airway management & operations programs.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best aviation/airway management & operations schools.

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Best Schools for Aviation/Airway Management & Operations in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in aviation/airway management & operations, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Aviation/Airway Management & Operations

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Our analysis ranked Southern Utah University the best school in the country for a degree in aviation/airway management & operations. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 19 aviation/airway management & operations degrees were awarded at Southern Utah University in the most recent year. Aviation/airway Management & Operations graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete this degree. Get the full aviation/airway management & operations details for Southern Utah University

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A rank of #2 makes Utah Valley University one of the top schools for aviation/airway management & operations. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 aviation/airway management & operations students who graduated with this degree at Utah Valley University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, aviation/airway management & operations degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $56,402. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Read more about the aviation/airway management & operations program at Utah Valley University

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Miami Dade College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in aviation/airway management & operations, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. Miami Dade College awarded about 19 aviation/airway management & operations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the aviation/airway management & operations program make about $40,267 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,967. Get the full aviation/airway management & operations details for Miami Dade College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in aviation/airway management & operations, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 12 aviation/airway management & operations students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year. Get the full aviation/airway management & operations details for Cypress College

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A rank of #5 makes San Diego Miramar College one of the top schools for aviation/airway management & operations. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 aviation/airway management & operations students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their aviation/airway management & operations degree from San Diego Miramar College earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,098 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in aviation/airway management & operations from San Diego Miramar College

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best aviation/airway management & operations schools. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 122 aviation/airway management & operations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their aviation/airway management & operations degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $39,956 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in aviation/airway management & operations from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earned the #7 position for aviation/airway management & operations this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 23%. About 90 aviation/airway management & operations degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in the most recent year. Aviation/airway Management & Operations graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn a median of $66,957 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Get the full aviation/airway management & operations details for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College placed #8 among the best aviation/airway management & operations schools. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Broward College awarded about 42 aviation/airway management & operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, aviation/airway management & operations degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Typical student debt for the program is $13,110. More information about a degree in aviation/airway management & operations from Broward College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville earned the #9 position for aviation/airway management & operations this year. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 18 aviation/airway management & operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, aviation/airway management & operations degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $46,748. Typical student debt for the program is $19,139. Get the full aviation/airway management & operations details for Florida State College At Jacksonville

Other Aviation/Airway Management & Operations Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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