Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,500

2021 Average Net Price

$25,250

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.44%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

609

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.7%

96 Graduates

About

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (163 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 661 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. 8.62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 91.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (434 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $16,500, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $16,500, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,250.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was $16,500. The cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $2,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,250

2021 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,250. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,912

Room and Board

$2,613

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was of $9,912 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.08% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,613. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.04% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.6% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was 1.44%, which represents 3 out of the 209 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a total enrollment of 609 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 609 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (74.4%), followed by White Female (6.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 609 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 609 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
492 enrolled students
Black or African American
35 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 80.8% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 547 fewer women than men received degrees from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (163 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (387 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (241 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Other managers (37,860 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,419 people), Software developers (31,160 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,732 people), and Mechanical engineers (12,060 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2021 are Transportation (387 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (241 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Transportation (387 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (241 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Computer Systems Design (44,436 people), Air transportation (34,989 people), Construction (29,521 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (18,675 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,539 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology

Most Common (2021)

163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology with 163 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

604

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 604 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, which is 10.6 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 10.8 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.0928 times less than the 291 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% of students graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.04% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
434 degrees awarded
Black or African American
42 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white (434 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

20.1% of degree recipients (133 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
396 degrees awarded
White Female
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white male (396 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (38 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics employs 41 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Male No academic rank (35), and Female No academic rank (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.34M

2021 Salaries

0.829%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a median of $5.34M in salaries, a 0.829% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a total of $2M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was No academic rank with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was Male No academic rank with 35 employees, and Female No academic rank with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.