Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Private nonprofit certificate school in West Mifflin, PA that costs an average of $29,627 a year after financial aid and graduates 70% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,627
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
70%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$70,431

Private nonprofitLarge suburb663 undergraduates

Cost of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Total cost of attendance (per year)$34,861
Tuition and fees, in-state$18,730
Books and supplies$971
Average net price after aid$29,627

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$24,203
$30,001–48,000$25,309
$48,001–75,000$27,411
$75,001–110,000$30,547
$110,001+$34,803

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate70%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$71,318
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$70,431
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)12th of 104 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$13,909
Typical monthly loan payment$158 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans70%

Majors and programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$65,841$12,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians318——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians53$66,517$14,498
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians210——

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About Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationWest Mifflin, PA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates663
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitepia.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $34,861 a year (tuition and fees: $18,730). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,627 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $24,203.

How much do Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $70,431 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 104 similar colleges in Pennsylvania.

What is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics's graduation rate?

70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.