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Aircraft Powerplant Technology Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 209 students earned their Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Aircraft Powerplant Technology is the 56th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Aircraft Powerplant Technology Majors in California

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 162
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 162
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a aircraft powerplant technology/technician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of aircraft powerplant technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.5%
  • White: 25.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Aircraft Powerplant Technology Grads in California

16,290 people in the state and 174,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to aircraft powerplant technology/technician.

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Wages for Aircraft Powerplant Technology Jobs in California

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $49,600 in the state and $55,530 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer aircraft powerplant technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,481 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,761 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,110. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,983 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

#3

Victor Valley College

Victorville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Victor Valley College will pay a net price of $9,987.

#4

Gavilan College

Gilroy
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,538 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Gavilan College will pay a net price of $6,161. In their early career, Gavilan College grads earn an average salary of $35,146.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

In their early career, Antelope Valley College grads earn an average salary of $28,109. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,524.

#7

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

In their early career, Chaffey College grads earn an average salary of $31,989. 23% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,101 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,691 a year.

Aircraft Powerplant Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers aircraft powerplant technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12% $70,980
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers -15% $48,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to aircraft powerplant technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Automotive Mechanics Technology 2,906
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 1,145
Diesel Mechanics Technology 380
Collision & Repair Technology 279
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology 60
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 16
Avionics Maintenance Technology 3

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