Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
About Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has trained aircraft mechanics since 1929 and teaches nothing else, from West Mifflin and campuses in three states. Its graduates go straight into the airlines and repair stations.
Founded
1929
Location
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Students
663
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
76.3%
Near national average
Tuition
$18,730
Per year
Avg Net Price
$32,618
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$66,642
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$150
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
76.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
78.5%
Transfer Out
Not reported
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
N/A
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Medium
76.3% of students graduate within 4 years, above the national average of 44%. Look into advising and tutoring resources to make sure you stay on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$18,730
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$919
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,350
After Financial Aid
$32,618
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$28,445
Receive Grants
38.4%
Take Loans
66%
Tuition is $18,730/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $32,618.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics fund their education.
While in School
38.4%
Get Grants
Free money
66%
Take Loans
Must repay
$34,507
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,230
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$130/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,230, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
Gender
6.8%
Female
93%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
663
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
37%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
20.1%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 93% of the student body. 37% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
663
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
No
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronauticsearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$66,642
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 2Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
—
117 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$52K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $59K at six years, $53K at eight, and $67K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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