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School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, Michigan · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 84 E. Sprague Rd., Ionia, MI 48846 · Phone: (616) 527-4160 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a private non-profit trade school in Ionia, Michigan, offering Aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by ACCET.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology has a 94.4% completion rate, above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at School of Missionary Aviation Technology is $19,695, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, with about 29% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $48,180 | $74,900 | $82,230 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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, 2–4 years | 29 | 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
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a private non-profit trade school in Ionia, Michigan, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus's primary offering is aviation maintenance, awarding Aviation maintenance (A&P) credentials to most of its graduates, with 29 completers reported.
The school's completion rate is 94.4%, well above the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,695, and about 29% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a mix of lower-income and other students in the program.
This school suits students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into aviation maintenance rather than a broad multi-program campus, and its small enrollment (36 undergraduates) and rural fringe locale suggest a hands-on, concentrated training environment. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and program length details not specified in this data — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers Aviation maintenance (A&P) training, its sole listed program family, with 29 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its status is listed as 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 and 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 94.4%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (616) 527-4160 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $19,695, according to federal data.
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 reinvests revenue into its programs rather than distributing profit to owners, though this alone doesn't determine program quality.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (616) 527-4160 or visit smat.edu for schedule and duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review official outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for a career-changer can't be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach School of Missionary Aviation Technology by phone at (616) 527-4160 or visit their website at smat.edu for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to search and compare other aviation maintenance programs in the area.
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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.