Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tel:
(718) 429-6600
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a small, accredited degree-granting college�with a big commitment to student success. We recently added a $1 million, state-of-the-art flight simulator laboratory, invested another $300,000 in a new engineering laboratory and residence hall and are in the midst of a $20 million expansion of our academic and training facilities that will include a new library. The result: a state-of-the-art campus�with sweeping views of Manhattan�where you'll find a culture of excellence and rigorous degree, professional, technical and certification programs.
School Highlights
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology serves 1,614 students (78% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is one of 6 community colleges within Queens County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is Long Island Business Institute (2.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 91 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,614 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,263 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 351 students | 538 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 1,261 students | 1,104 students |
| # Graduate Students | 2 students | 95 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 451 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 5% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 35% | 19% |
| % Black | 16% | 17% |
| % White | 24% | 49% |
| % Hawaiian | 7% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $53,600 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is Long Island Business Institute (2.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Long Island Business InstitutePrivate, for profit397 students | 2.90 Mi136-18 39th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 939-5100 2.90397 - St Paul's School of Nursing-QueensPrivate, for profit504 students | 3.00 Mi97-77 Queens Blvd
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 357-0500 3.00504 - 20,231 students | 3.10 Mi31-10 Thomson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 482-7200 3.1020,231 - Helene Fuld College of NursingPrivate, non-profit444 students | 4.00 Mi24 East 120th Street
New York, NY 10035
(212) 616-7200 4.00444 - 6,985 students | 4.20 Mi500 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 518-4444 4.206,985
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