Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

5 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • PIA, a premiere school of aviation maintenance, aviation electronics, and electronic systems training, was established in 1929. PIA’s goal has been to provide its learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they need in order to succeed in their chosen career fields.

School Highlights

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics serves 567 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,125
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
98 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
567 students
448 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
567 students
282 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
166 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
628 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
297 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
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% Hispanic
2%
9%
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% Black
6%
12%
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% White
81%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
8%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
11%
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Diversity Score
0.33
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
59%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$56,800
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $19,125 is more than the state average of $17,857. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,125
$17,857
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,498
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,111
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Acceptance Rate
94%
74%
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SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • In 1995 PIA expanded its training to meet other needs in the transportation industry with the addition of its Truck Driving Program. As skilled commercial drivers are always in demand, this course of study provides a much-needed training program in several locations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In 2003 PIA again expanded its course offerings to include Heavy Equipment Operation, Corporate Training, and Computer Based Training for youth and adults. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is located eight miles south and east of the city of Pittsburgh with its campus buildings on Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA. PIA's airport location provides an ideal atmosphere for aviation training and access to the airport runways so that the airplanes that are worked on in PIA's shops can fly to the school's facilities. The total area of school facilities is more than 120,000 square feet. In addition to classrooms and laboratory areas, the campus houses a bookstore, libraries, and printing department. Programs Offered includes Aviation Maintanence Technology (AMT), Aviation Electronics Technology (AET), Electronics Systems Technology (EST), Mechanical Systems Technology (MST), Commercial Drivers License Training (CDL), Heavy Equipment Operator (HEQ) and Rotorcraft Systems & Maintenance (RSM). The institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics cost?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics's private state tuition is approximately $19,125.
What is the acceptance rate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
The acceptance rate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics's ranking?
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,125
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Allegheny County, PA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,320 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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