Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics — tuition $16,995
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 59%
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
21/100
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
591
Total Enrollment
59%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$66,642
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$59,400
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,230
Median debt at graduation
76.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 99th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
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.
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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $161,678
Avg rent near campus: $1,253/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15104 (14.7% cap, Braddock)
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🏆 Where Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
Tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is
$16,995 for in-state students
and $16,995 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
The graduation rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 59%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics a good school?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): 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 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has a total enrollment of 591 students.
Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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