- National Aviation Academy is a private for-profit technical school focused on aviation maintenance with campuses in Concord, Massachusetts and Clearwater, Florida.
School Highlights
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay serves 713 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
1932
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
42 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
16
Student Body
The student population of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
713 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
713 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
713 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
713 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
32%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
47%
33%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$46,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,295
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cody H. - West Star Aviation - 2020 -
- Sage M. - Textron - 2018 -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay?
The acceptance rate of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is 90%, which is equal to the state average of 90%.
Who are famous alumni from National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay?
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay famous alumni include: Cody H. - West Star Aviation - 2020 and Sage M. - Textron - 2018.
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