Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private community college located in West Mifflin, PA. It offers 3 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $17,725 for undergraduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($19,557) of private community colleges in Pennsylvania.

It has 541 students that are lower than the average population (1,055 students) of community colleges in Pennsylvania. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $58,600.

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Academic Overview

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a 2-4 years, private (not-for-profit) school located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $17,725 on average. It offers 3 degree programs through 1 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.)

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (not-for-profit)
Address	5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA
Phone	412-346-2100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$17,725
Student Population »	541 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	56%
Retention Rate	75%
Average Financial Aid »	$5,708
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$58,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $17,725 for undergraduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($19,557) over private community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Then, we compare its costs to Pennsylvania community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$17,725
Books & Supplies	$1,009
Off-Campus Living Costs	$22,629
Average Financial Aid	$5,708
Cost of Attendance	$41,363
After Financial Aid	$35,655
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$58,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics	$17,725
Private Community Colleges in Pennsylvania	$19,557
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,928

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 1 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	1	2	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician	144 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	117 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 541 students at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 560 male students and 49 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time
Total	609	609
Male Students	560	560
Female Students	49	49

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