Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. solid earnings of $59,000 within 10 years.
About This School
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Flushing, New York with approximately 1,302 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $39,986 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $59,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private college in East Elmhurst, New York, specialized in aviation and engineering education. It is adjacent to LaGuardia Airport but was founded in Newark, New Jersey, in 1932 before moving to New York City in 1940. The college's most recent name change, to honor a founder, was on September 1, 2004.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 40% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, graduates who do complete their degrees land in a specialized, high-demand field — median earnings of $59,000 after 10 years are solid, and the relatively low median debt of $14,000 makes the financial risk more manageable than at many comparable schools. This is a strong option specifically for students committed to aviation or engineering careers, but come in with a clear plan and support system, because the data shows this environment isn't a fit for everyone.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,302 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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