Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk

  • The Associate of Occupational Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology is designed to not only provide you with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in aviation maintenance but you will earn a degree. That degree may lead to job advancement in the future. This training provides you with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the tests administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer (AMTE) Program prepares students for the airframe and powerplant FAA license exam and additionally the avionics program for FCC licensing exam. Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program is designed to provide our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels to excel in their chosen career field as an AMT or as a service technician. This training prepares our students with the proper knowledge and skill levels required to pass the the test administered by the (FAA) to gain entry level employment in aviation and other maintenance fields as inspectors, installers, parts managers, equipment or service technicians. Avionics Technician Program � Provides students with the theory and knowledge needed to test, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems used in aircraft navigation, communications and flight control systems and also prepares students for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing examination.

School Highlights

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk serves 270 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,997
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1969
Campus Size
11 acres
Total Faculty
19 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Student Body

The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
270 students
1,380 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
37:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
206 students
585 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
64 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
270 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
206 students
415 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
64 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
28%
22%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$29,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $17,997 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,997
$15,536
Tuition Notes
$3,199 - $4,502 (depending on program)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
86%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$28,020
$10,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk cost?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk's private state tuition is approximately $17,997.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,997
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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