Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, New York · Private, nonprofit · 1,302 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $38,079 |
| $30k to $48k | $40,001 |
| $48k to $75k | $41,305 |
| $75k to $110k | $43,077 |
| $110k and up | $43,008 |
| All families (average) | $39,986 |
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 | $82,928 | +$47,182 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $76,979 | +$41,233 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $103,254 | +$67,508 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Associate's Degree | $69,808 | +$34,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $85,222 | +$49,476 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.