Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
About Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Pierce, Florida, enrolling about 256 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 $43,941 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $44,975. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,739 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 58.33%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $67,739.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 285% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology | $44,975 | $43,941 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 2% below published tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Key findings
- Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology's average net price ($43,941) is 2% below published tuition ($44,975).
- Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology charges about 2.7× the national private for-profit median tuition ($44,975).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $44,975
Finding Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology charges about 2.7× the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $44,975. That is about 2.7× the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is about 2.7×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is $43,941.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $43,941 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $36,694 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $25,241 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 2% lower after grants and scholarships.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$44,975
Avg. net price
$43,941
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $38,619 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $44,330 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $47,175 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $47,598 |
| $110,001+ | $48,190 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $179,900. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is known for
Top program completions
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew33
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician28
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Campus
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 34946
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 2.3× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Size
Enrollment
256
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 297
- Full-time share
- 84%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$16,979
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 34.94%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology 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 Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology 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 | $64,900 | $64,900 | $72,265 |
| 2014 | $74,787 | $74,787 | $77,100 |
| 2015 | $73,132 | $73,132 | $89,881 |
| 2016 | $71,882 | $71,882 | $83,927 |
| 2017 | $74,514 | $74,514 | $92,772 |
| 2018 | $74,514 | $74,514 | $92,322 |
| 2019 | $22,828 | $22,828 | $34,992 |
| 2020 | $31,211 | $31,211 | $28,303 |
| 2021 | $29,450 | $29,450 | $37,792 |
| 2022 | $29,450 | $29,450 | $36,987 |
| 2023 | $34,545 | $34,545 | $40,694 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology reported total enrollment of about 256 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 89% male and 11% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (30.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.5%), and White (20.3%). About 34.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in 2024 is 256 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 297 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
58.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 88% male / 12% female
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 89% male / 11% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology graduates earn a median of $67,739 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $67,739. Median federal loan debt: $16,979. Average net price used in cost models: $43,941.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology graduates report median earnings of $67,739 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 89.6%
- Florida median 41.4 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 30.1 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 31.6 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,234
- Florida median 0.47× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.47× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.42× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,845
- Florida median 2.0× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.8× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology at a glance
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a private for-profit institution in Fort Pierce, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien30.9%Hispanic or Latino30.5%White or Caucasian20.3%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Other campuses in Fort Pierce, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology located?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is located in Fort Pierce, FL.
What is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology's tuition?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $44,975 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $43,941 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $44,975 and average net price is $43,941 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,112 annually.
Why is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, published tuition is $44,975 while average net price is $43,941—about 2% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($43,941), completion (58.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($67,739). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 297 students, Non-Resident Alien (30.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology earn?
Median earnings are $34,923 six years after entry and $67,739 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,979.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology public or private?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Pierce, FL.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology an HBCU?
No. Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology a tribal college?
No. Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.