School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta serves 824 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
42 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Lift Off in Your Career'
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta has grown by 64% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
824 students
2,178 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
618 students
797 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
206 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
824 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
618 students
855 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
206 students
1,678 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
52%
35%
% White
17%
38%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
43%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alexander Carpenter - Joined American Airlines after graduating from AIM. -
- Jeremy Dauber - Path from AIM to Victory Lane Aviation. -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta famous alumni include: Alexander Carpenter - Joined American Airlines after graduating from AIM. and Jeremy Dauber - Path from AIM to Victory Lane Aviation..
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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