Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,995

2023 Average Net Price

$29,065

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

591

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.9%

83 Graduates

About

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (144 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 294 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. 6.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (243 degrees), 15.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $16,995, which is $1,831 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 221 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $16,995, which is $1,831 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,065.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,995

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was $16,995. The cost of tuition at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is $1,831 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$29,065

2023 Value

19.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,065. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics grew by 19.8%.

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

$10,935

Room and Board

$1,008

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was of $10,935 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,008. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 44.4% 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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 37.8% with respect to 2022, when 90% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 221 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 591 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 591 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 80.5% White, 6.26% Black or African American, 5.58% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Asian, 3.05% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.169% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (75.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (6.01%) and White Female (5.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 591 students. The full-time enrollment at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 591 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 70.4% 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

78%

2023 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

White
476 enrolled students
Black or African American
37 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
33 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is 80.5% White, 6.26% Black or African American, 5.58% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Asian, 3.05% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.169% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 254 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 (243 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (144 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 Engineering Technologies (261 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (32,661 people), Other managers (28,152 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,907 people), Mechanical engineers (11,964 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (11,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (261 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physician assistants, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Engineering Technologies (261 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (44,272 people), Air transportation (35,798 people), Construction (31,030 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (18,529 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (17,083 people).

The most specialized majors at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Engineering Technologies (261 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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.

Most Common (2023)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology
117 degrees awarded
Avionics Maintenance Technology
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

274

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, which is 13.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology, which is 12.1 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology, which is 0.083 times less than the 241 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is Male and White (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
243 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white (243 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
227 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is white male (227 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (16 degrees).

Operations

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics employs 36 Instructors. Most academics at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are Male Instructor (33), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics are: Management, with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.37M

2023 Salaries

1.99%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a median of $5.37M in salaries, a 1.99% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.56% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.829% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics paid a total of $2.02M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was Instructor with 36 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics were Management with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was Male Instructor with 33 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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

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