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California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, California · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Phone: (661) 615-5915 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, CA offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $30,705 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,361; completion rate for this campus is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for California Aeronautical University; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit trade school located in Bakersfield, California, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on aviation maintenance training, with its main offering being Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, which produced 14 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 347.
Federal data provides some outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion percentage is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $30,705, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,361. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This school may suit those seeking a focused, single-program path into aviation maintenance work rather than a broad associate-degree experience, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult students or career changers considering this path should independently verify accreditation status through the ACCSC and review full outcome data via the College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures like completion rate and cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
California Aeronautical University offers Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, with 14 completers reported in this program area.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion percentage is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $30,705, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,361, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (661) 615-5915 or visit calaero.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?433420.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn about FAA certification pathways related to its aviation maintenance program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach California Aeronautical University at (661) 615-5915 or through its website, https://www.calaero.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up and compare other aviation maintenance programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.