Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 663 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,445 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,124 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,623 |
| $75k to $110k | $35,275 |
| $110k and up | $36,940 |
| All families (average) | $32,618 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $79,146 | +$42,648 | clears the bar | $14,663 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $81,408 | +$44,910 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 76% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.