Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte is a private for-profit smaller institution in Charlotte, NC with an urban campus setting, with about 344 undergraduates, typical net price of $25,733 after grants, first-year retention of 83.3%, a graduation rate of about 70.0%, and median earnings of $43,954 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Tuition (in-state)
$16,657
Tuition (out-of-state)
$16,657
Total cost of attendance
$30,005
Average net price
$25,733
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
344
Graduation rate
70.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,954

Key rankings for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Where Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#2,189 of 2,710

Net Price

#332 of 2,883

Earnings

#846 of 2,407

Retention

#1,251 of 2,747

Graduation

#2,449 of 2,514

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What stands out at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte in Charlotte, NC is a college.

  • Large city
  • 344 undergraduates
Average net price$25,733
Pell Grant recipient share52.4%
Graduation rate70.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$43,954
First-year retention83.3%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$25,733
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$43,954

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
83.3%
Graduation rate
70.0%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
52.4%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$30,005
Listed tuition (in-state)$16,657
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$16,657
Average net price (after aid)$25,733

How Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$25,733
State (NC)$14,750
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$43,954
State (NC)$31,807
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Retention

This school83.3%
State (NC)71.6%
Region69.8%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school70.0%
State (NC)46.5%
Region53.7%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$29,773
State (NC)$20,000
Region$15,590
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (NC) Region Nation
Net price$25,733Above national median$14,750$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$43,954Above national median$31,807$32,894$35,678
Retention83.3%Above national median71.6%69.8%72.9%
Graduation70.0%Above national median46.5%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported74.7%75.5%77.8%
Pell share52.4%Above national median39.6%44.2%39.9%
Median debt$29,773Above national median$20,000$15,590$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio13:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women12.5%
Men87.5%
Black or African American37.2%
Hispanic / Latino16.0%
White36.6%
Asian3.2%
Two or more races5.8%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

Common questions about Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte located?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $16,657 for in-state students and $16,657 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $25,733. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 344. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?

Median earnings six years after entry at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte are roughly $43,954. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 70.0% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?

Among similar schools nationwide, Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#2,189 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#332 of 2,883); First-year retention (#846 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,251 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#2,449 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
FieldValue
InstitutionAviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
Official websitehttps://aviationmaintenance.edu/campuses/charlotte-nc
City, stateCharlotte, NC
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment344
Listed tuition (in-state)$16,657
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$16,657
Listed tuition (generic)$16,657
Total cost of attendance$30,005
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$25,733
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$43,954
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$41,048
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$42,759
Median loan debt$29,773
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention83.3%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)70.0%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share52.4%
Share with federal loans73.6%
Part-time enrollment share21.5%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio13
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women12.5%
Share of undergraduates, men87.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black37.2%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic16.0%
Share of undergraduates, White36.6%
Share of undergraduates, Asian3.2%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races5.8%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

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