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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,975
- 2024 Average Net Price: $43,941 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 256 83.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 89.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 297
- Room & Board: $7,112 annual estimate
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is located in Fort Pierce, FL (ZIP 34946).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology public or private?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology cost?
Published tuition: $44,975.
Average net price after aid: $43,941.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
Total enrollment: 256 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 297 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 58.33%.
First-year retention: 71.4%.
What do graduates of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology earn?
Median earnings: $34,923 six years after entry; $67,739 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,979.
34.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (33 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 58.33%; median earnings $67,739 at 10 years; net price $43,941. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$44,975
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology was $44,975.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$43,941
2024 Value
In 2024 Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,941.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$175,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$43,941 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$179,900 4-Year Tuition
$7,112 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$975 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,062 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$212,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.70% 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 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.
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
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 30.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Return on Investment
$16,979 Median Student Debt
$67,739 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
285.40% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 33 completions
2. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 89.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,234
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,845
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Pierce, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 256 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (30.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.5%), White (20.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 58.33%. Approximately 34.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology 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 Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology located?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is located in Fort Pierce, FL.
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.
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.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology reports 30.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Fort Pierce, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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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.