Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - Below AverageSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a very small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 545 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1929 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree and 2-year certificate are available at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

Majors
Offered
2
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 2 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering and Aerospace and Aeronautical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is fair at 75% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is below average - 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - around $17,000 annually. The additional fees at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics beyond tuition are roughly $200, which comes to a total of $17,200 per year.

Read the details about Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
As reported in recent data, 122 applications were submitted and 122 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $150.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (412) 346-2100 or check Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

At present there is no on-campus housing at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

Based on the college crime information, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
5 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
15122, USA
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