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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122 · Phone: (412) 346-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private non-profit trade school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, offering aviation maintenance (A&P) training and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has a 76.3% completion rate, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $12,230 and median earnings of $66,642 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; the school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 38.4% 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 | $48,560 | $78,000 | $101,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | Associate degree | 33 | $51,605 | $46,267 | $14,663 |
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
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private non-profit trade school located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a large suburb near Pittsburgh. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Its primary offering is aviation maintenance (A&P) training, with 33 completers reported in this program family out of an undergraduate enrollment of 663.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.3%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,230, and median earnings ten years after entry were $66,642. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into aviation maintenance rather than a broad multi-program catalog, since only one program family is listed. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and current outcome figures, contact Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics directly or review its entry on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics offers aviation maintenance (A&P) training, its sole reported program family, with 33 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with an accreditation status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.3%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $12,230, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $66,642, 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 (412) 346-2100 or visit https://www.pia.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means it is not owned for shareholder profit and reinvests revenue into operations, though this does not by itself guarantee outcomes.
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 confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215381.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single, focused program in aviation maintenance with a completion rate above the state average, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the program are not reported in this data; contact the school at (412) 346-2100 for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics by phone at (412) 346-2100 or through its website at https://www.pia.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby aviation maintenance programs is not reported here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215381 can be used to look up other schools for comparison.
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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.