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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 663 students · CDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$32,618
cheaper than 0% of comparable schools
Completion rate
71.6%
Median debt at completion
$12,230
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$66,642
earns ~$2,043.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private nonprofit school in West Mifflin, PA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students interested in mechanical engineering, vehicle maintenance, and ground transportation programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $32,618, and the median student debt at completion is $12,230. The school reports a completion rate of 71.6%, meaning most students finish their training. Typical earnings for vehicle maintenance graduates range from $44,701 to $46,267 two years after completion.

Net price is 72% above the Pennsylvania median ($18,934) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 79% above the national median ($37,186) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$46,267
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$44,701
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are offered?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in mechanical engineering related technologies, vehicle maintenance and repair technologies, and ground transportation. It also offers associate degrees in mechanical engineering related technologies and vehicle maintenance and repair technologies.
How much do graduates of the vehicle maintenance program typically earn?
Median earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies graduates are $44,701 two years after completion for the certificate program and $46,267 two years after completion for the associate degree.
How many students finish their training?
The school reports a completion rate of 71.6%.
Is the school public or private?
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private nonprofit school.
What is the relationship between student debt and net price?
The average annual net price after aid is $32,618, while the median student debt at completion is $12,230.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Douglas Education CenterMonessen$27,34884.2%$30,814
Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical InstituteWyomissing$19,51848.8%$31,102
New Castle School of TradesNew Castle$8,36178.4%$44,814
Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolWashington$18,35052.7%$31,736
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 215381. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.