D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60609
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
D
36/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

221
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,341
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,860
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,301
Median debt at graduation
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$44,097$71,513+39%#18 of 319#26$29,334

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $265,577
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,585/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60621 (9.8% cap, Chicago)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,520 $16,520

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
83%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 82 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago's top programs commonly pursue.

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
$79k/yr 139,400 jobs
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers
$62k/yr 33,600 jobs

Student Demographics

221
Total Students
11%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Hispanic 39%
Black 43%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago?
Tuition at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago is $16,520 for in-state students and $16,520 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago a good school?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago has a total enrollment of 221 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology