Aviation Programs Near Warwick, Rhode Island
Quick answer: 3 colleges within 100 miles of Warwick, Rhode Island award an aviation degree, the nearest about 31 miles away (IPEDS Completions, 2024).
Aviation Program Access Near Warwick, Rhode Island
| Distance from Warwick | Colleges awarding this degree |
|---|---|
| Within 25 miles | 0 |
| Within 50 miles | 1 |
| Within 100 miles | 3 |
| Within 250 miles | 14 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, 2024, counting institutions that reported awarding this degree, joined to IPEDS institution coordinates. Distances are straight-line.
Access around Warwick is thinner than in the larger Rhode Island metros. The nearest college awarding this degree is roughly 31 miles away and 3 sit within 100 miles, which is the case where an online or low-residency program earns its keep.
Choosing An Aviation Program From Warwick
The subject matter does not change by location: aerodynamics, aviation safety, air traffic and airspace systems, aviation regulations, and flight or ground operations. What changes is how you take it. Ask each college whether the program holds accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), how much of the coursework is delivered online, and which components require you on campus. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution and genuinely varies, so request a written transfer evaluation before you enroll.
Colleges Near Warwick
We do not have campus-based schools on record within 250 miles of this area right now. School availability changes as programs open and close, and many programs in this field enroll online - see the main program page for options that are not tied to your location. Know a school we missed? Tell us.
What Commercial Pilots Earn in Rhode Island
Commercial Pilots in Rhode Island earn a median $98,820 per year against $123,220 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Rhode Island median for commercial pilots is $98,820 per year, below the national median of $123,220, on state employment of 80 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
These are statewide figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish wages at city level, so no page can tell you what this job pays in Warwick specifically. For the metro-level picture where it is published, and the full percentile spread, see the Rhode Island page.
Other Rhode Island Cities
Related
- Aviation programs and how to choose one - the national guide to this degree
- Aviation degree programs in Rhode Island - state pay, employment and metros
- Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) career profile - the trade career this degree path builds on
- All online degree paths for tradespeople
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Completions, 2024 - institutions awarding this degree, with IPEDS institution coordinates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Commercial Pilots (SOC 53-2012)
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