Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,910

3.25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$40,301

After Financial Aid

2015 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

748 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,405

77.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.7%

46 Graduates

About

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a higher education institution located in Queens County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology were Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (166 degrees awarded) and Airway Management & Operations (12 degrees).

In 2024, 296 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. 11.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 88.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (106 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is $28,910, which is $732 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is $28,910, which is $732 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,301.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,910

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was $28,910. The cost of tuition at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is $732 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$40,301

2024 Value

8.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,301. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology grew by 8.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.21% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Admissions

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology received 748 undergraduate applications in 2015, which represents a 8% annual growth. Out of those 748 applicants, 553 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,405 students enrolled at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2024.

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 51.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2015

553

Accepted Out of 748

In 2015, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was 73.9% (553 admissions from 748 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2014, which was 74.8%. Between 2014 and 2015, the number of applicants declined by 8%, while admissions declined by 9.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology had a total enrollment of 1,405 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is 1,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 322. This means that 77.1% of students enrolled at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 13.7% Asian, 12.7% White, 0.925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.854% Two or More Races, and 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (27.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.7%) and Asian Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (20%), followed by White Male (10%) and Black or African American Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is 1,083 and the part-time enrollment is 322. This means that 77.1% of students enrolled at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
465 enrolled students
Black or African American
280 enrolled students
Asian
192 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is 33.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 13.7% Asian, 12.7% White, 0.925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.854% Two or More Races, and 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 230 students (16.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 226 fewer women than men received degrees from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is hispanic or latino (106 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (166 degrees awarded), followed by Airway Management & Operations (12 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (17 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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are Software developers (1,122,015 people), Other managers (433,812 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (414,694 people), Civil engineers (322,071 people), and Mechanical engineers (234,993 people).

The most specialized majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2024 are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Engineering (34 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are Transportation (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Engineering (34 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,105,594 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (507,001 people), Construction (369,662 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (264,275 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (231,774 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

Most Common (2024)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
166 degrees awarded
Airway Management & Operations
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

261

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, which is 7.46 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 17.6 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Airway Management & Operations, which is 0.258 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Vaughn College of Aeronautics 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 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
106 degrees awarded
White
45 degrees awarded
Asian
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is hispanic or latino (106 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

16.2% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Male
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
108 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is hispanic or latino male (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (108 degrees).

Operations

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $7.63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.14M (41.2%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology employs 14 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are Male Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (6), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are: Management, with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$7.63M

2024 Endowment

9.17%

growth from 2023

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has an endowment valued at about $7.63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology grew 9.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.4M

2024 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 2.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.83% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.705% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology paid a total of $3.15M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology were Management with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

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