Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $18,060
    6.27% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,118
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    663
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    76.3%
    151 Graduates

    About

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (174 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. 3.83% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 96.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (238 degrees), 15.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $18,060, which is $3,163 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $18,060, which is $3,163 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,118.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $18,060
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was $18,060. The cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $3,163 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,118
    2024 Value
    3.62%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,118. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics grew by 3.62%.

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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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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,992
    Room and Board
    $1,009
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was of $11,992 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.67% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,009. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.0992% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.79% with respect to 2023, when 56% 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

    Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a total enrollment of 663 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 663 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.4% White, 6.33% Black or African American, 5.58% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 0.754% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.754% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (75.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (5.82%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.94%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 663 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 663 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      533 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      42 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      37 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 80.4% White, 6.33% Black or African American, 5.58% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 0.754% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.754% 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, 2 students (0.302%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 265 fewer women than men received degrees from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white (238 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (174 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (267 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Software developers (33,942 people), Other managers (29,361 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,737 people), Mechanical engineers (12,018 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (11,557 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (267 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, Commercial and industrial designers, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Engineering Technologies (267 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Computer Systems Design (43,417 people), Construction (30,392 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (16,892 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,236 people), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. (12,874 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Engineering Technologies (267 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    276
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    11
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, which is 25.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (11).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology, which is 25.7 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology, which is 0.0389 times less than the 257 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    59%
    100% Completion Time
    59%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 59% of students graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    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. White
      238 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white (238 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

    0.697% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      649 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      522 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      504 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white male (649 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (522 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a total salary expenditure of 13M. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics employs 42 Instructors. Most academics at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Male Instructor (39), and Female Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $5.81M
    2024 Salaries
    8.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a median of $5.81M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($13M) and a 8.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.99% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.56% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.36M
    Instructional Salaries
    42
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a total of $2.36M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.7% 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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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