Is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago worth it?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city), part of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance system. It awarded 82 certificates in 2024, most often in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago is part of Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$43,599
Median earnings 4 years after
$71,478
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,341
Average net price
$27,347
Completions (2024)
82
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
333
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $44,097 | $71,513 | 258 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 82 |
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Sources: federal figures for Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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