Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology

www.aviator.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $9,077
    4.73% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $40,465
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    258
    83.7% Full-Time
    2023 Graduation Rate
    58.3%
    35 Graduates

    About

    Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in St. Lucie County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology were Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (28 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. 11.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 88.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (22 degrees), 2.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is $9,077, which is $−5,820 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is $9,077, which is $5,820 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,465.

    In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $9,077
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology was $9,077. The cost of tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is $−5,820 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $40,465
    2024 Value
    19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,465. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology grew by 19%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    58% of undergraduate students at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 287% with respect to 2023, when 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 258 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is 216 students and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% White, 8.91% Black or African American, 5.43% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.388% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (27%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.04%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 258 students. The full-time enrollment at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is 216 and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      78 enrolled students
    2. White
      52 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      23 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% White, 8.91% Black or African American, 5.43% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.388% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.388%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 47 fewer women than men received degrees from Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is hispanic or latino (22 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (28 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (33 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Aircraft pilots & flight engineers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,001 people), Other managers (11,267 people), Air traffic controllers & airfield operations specialists (6,081 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (4,470 people), and Software developers (3,079 people).

    The most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in 2024 are Transportation (33 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Electrical & electronics engineers, Industrial production managers, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Transportation (33 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Air transportation
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Air transportation (36,107 people), Services incidental to transportation (9,965 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (8,157 people), National security & international affairs (5,729 people), and Computer Systems Design (5,693 people).

    The most specialized majors at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Transportation (33 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    54
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    7
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, which is 7.71 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew, which is 7.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew, which is 0.138 times less than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    20%
    100% Completion Time
    53%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      22 degrees awarded
    2. White
      10 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is hispanic or latino (22 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      38 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      30 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      28 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is white male (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (30 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 12.7M. Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology employs 20 Instructors, 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are Male Instructor (17), Male Assistant professor (5), and Female Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology are: Management, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.92M
    2024 Salaries
    4.74%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology paid a median of $3.92M in salaries, which represents 30.9% of their overall expenditure ($12.7M) and a 4.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.28% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.01M
    Instructional Salaries
    26
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology paid a total of $1.01M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology were Management with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

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