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 Plaza College (1.4 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 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,263 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 351 students | 538 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,261 students | 1,104 students |
| # Graduate Students | 2 students | 95 students |
| % 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $53,600 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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