A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing aircraft, spacecraft and their systems. Includes instruction in aircraft/spacecraft systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | 447 | 21% | $7,104 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | 188 | 34% | $23,808 |
| 3 | Metro Technology Centers | 147 | 20% | N/A |
| 4 | American Public University System | 102 | 1% | $6,880 |
| 5 | Eastern Florida State College | 88 | 2% | $4,096 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus | 56 | 1% | $22,822 |
| 7 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | 35 | 6% | $32,334 |
| 8 | North Idaho College | 28 | 2% | $14,862 |
| 9 | Southwest Technology Center | 28 | 25% | N/A |
| 10 | Tennessee State University | 25 | 2% | $22,998 |
| 11 | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | 24 | 6% | $6,822 |
| 12 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | 21 | 2% | $5,890 |
| 13 | Idaho State University | 18 | 1% | $21,548 |
| 14 | Columbus State Community College | 13 | 0% | $5,813 |
| 15 | Fairmont State University | 12 | 1% | $19,518 |
| 16 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 11 | 0% | $10,520 |
| 17 | LeTourneau University | 10 | 2% | $44,420 |
| 18 | Middle Georgia State University | 8 | 1% | $15,895 |
| 19 | Tulsa Community College | 7 | 0% | $5,029 |
| 20 | Mohawk Valley Community College | 3 | 0% | $19,477 |
| 21 | Lenoir Community College | 3 | 0% | $4,358 |
| 22 | Daytona State College | 3 | 0% | $4,304 |
| 23 | Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES | 2 | 4% | N/A |
| 24 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | 1 | 0% | $3,020 |
| 25 | University of Maine | 1 | 0% | $25,088 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.