Aviation Maintenance Schools in the United States

Airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic programs approved under FAA Part 147.

The United States has 190 schools with aviation maintenance programs in this directory: 152 public and 38 private. Together they graduated 10,861 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,400 to $47,712, with a median of $17,010 across the 26 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $51,322 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Antelope Valley Community College District, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology and National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay.

Aviation Maintenance Schools by state

• Alabama3
• Arizona5
• Arkansas4
• California25
• Florida18
• Georgia11
• Illinois5
• Indiana3
• Iowa3
• Kansas3
• Kentucky5
• Louisiana5
• Massachusetts3
• Michigan6
• Minnesota3
• New York4
• North Carolina6
• Ohio3
• Oklahoma9
• Oregon3
• Tennessee5
• Texas11
• Virginia4
• Washington8

Largest aviation maintenance schools

Other states

States with fewer than 3 listings in this category are shown here instead of on their own page.

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Common questions

How much does aviation maintenance training cost in the United States?

The median published tuition is $17,010 (range $1,400 to $47,712, 26 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at North Central Institute ($1,400), Southwest Technology Center ($2,505) and George T Baker Aviation Technical College ($4,210). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does aviation maintenance school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 17 months to finish (1 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do aviation maintenance graduates earn?

Across 209 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $51,322 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public aviation maintenance programs in the United States?

Yes. 152 public schools offer it, including Enterprise State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Snead State Community College, University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). How this directory is built.