Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas

5870 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas serves 429 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 66%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
(NV) 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
Private for-profit
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
19 staff
32 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas has grown by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
429 students
3,225 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
290 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
139 students
2,638 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
429 students
587 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
290 students
587 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
3,030 students
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
28%
35%
% Black
20%
10%
% White
26%
34%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.65%
n/a

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$20,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$5,500
$4,750

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nevada for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Clark County, NV community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Clark County, NV is Las Vegas College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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