Aviation Institute of Maintenance Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is a private for-profit trade school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling about 253 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $26,815 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $16,757. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,743 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,757
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $26,815 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 253 69.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.83%
  • First-Generation Students: 54.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 430
  • Room & Board: $13,195 annual estimate

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City: what the data shows

Common questions about Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64129).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City public or private?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City cost?

Published tuition: $16,757.

Average net price after aid: $26,815.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$25,350
$30,001–$48,000$29,494
$48,001–$75,000$29,950
$75,001–$110,000$31,425

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $67,028.

How big is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

Total enrollment: 253 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 430 students.

About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

150%-time completion rate: 70.83%.

First-year retention: 63.9%.

What do graduates of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City earn?

Median earnings: $52,341 six years after entry; $40,743 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $30,416.

31.28% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.83%; median earnings $40,743 at 10 years; net price $26,815. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$16,757
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City was $16,757.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$26,815
2024 Value

In 2024 Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,815.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$107,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$26,815 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$67,028 4-Year Tuition

$13,195 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$30,952 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$123,808 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$18,007$18,007$23,141
2014$17,997$17,997—
2015$17,997$17,997$27,162
2016$16,757$16,757$25,267
2017$16,757$16,757$24,704
2018$16,757$16,757$25,397
2019$16,757$16,757$24,560
2020$16,757$16,757$26,374
2021$16,757$16,757$26,334
2022$16,757$16,757$26,618
2023$16,757$16,757$27,159

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City reported total enrollment of about 253 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 89% male and 11% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.4%), Black or African American (24.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). About 31.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City in 2024 is 253 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 430 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

63.9%
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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

70.83% 100% Completion Time

70.83% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70.83% of students graduating from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City.

Return on Investment

$30,416 Median Student Debt

$40,743 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

74.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

279.85% Return on Investment

7.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 87 completions

Most popular programs at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,636

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 253 students. Student body composition includes White (49.4%), Black or African American (24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.83%. Approximately 31.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Kansas City, MO 64129

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City located?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO.

How much does Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City cost?

Reported tuition is $16,757 and average net price is $26,815 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,195 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City reports undergraduate enrollment of about 430 students, White (49.4%), Black or African American (24.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

About 54.1% of students at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City earn?

Median earnings are $52,341 six years after entry and $40,743 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $30,416.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City public or private?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City an HBCU?

No. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City a tribal college?

No. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.6%).

Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Missouri trade schools profile
  • Kansas City, Missouri city profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Missouri

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.