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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515 · Phone: (434) 582-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Liberty University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Lynchburg, Virginia, offering Aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Liberty University carry a median debt of $24,500 and earn a median of $44,813 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 57.1%.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; Liberty University does participate in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and about 38.3% 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 | $58,150 | $82,200 | $96,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Liberty University is a private non-profit institution in Lynchburg, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools along with several field-specific accreditors including the American Bar Association and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). Within its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus is most associated with Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, with 4 completers reported in that program family.
Federal data shows a median debt of $24,500 among graduates and median earnings of $44,813 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate is 57.1%, but Liberty's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
With a large undergraduate enrollment of over 50,000 in a small-city setting, Liberty offers a wide range of programs beyond its trade offerings, though only aviation maintenance appears among its trade-specific program families here. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students—including career changers—should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the listed accreditors or search the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the school's official record.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Liberty University's trade-related offerings center on Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, with 4 completers reported in that program family. No other trade program families are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Liberty University is accredited. Its accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the American Bar Association, the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Liberty University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 38.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Liberty University's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.1%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Liberty University carry a median debt of $24,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are $44,813, 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 (434) 582-2000 or visit https://www.liberty.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Liberty University is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
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 and schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232557.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided. Contact the school directly to discuss options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Liberty University at (434) 582-2000 or through its website at https://www.liberty.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby aviation maintenance programs is not reported in this dataset. Check the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.