Is this school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution.

Which programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers an associate degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

What do graduates typically earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,191. For the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate, median earnings 2 years after completion are $39,099. For the Precision Metal Working certificate, median earnings 2 years after completion are $28,598.

How many students finish the program?

The completion rate is reported at 64.5%.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, 56% of students receive Pell Grants. The average annual net price after aid is $27,365.

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta

Duluth, Georgia · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 824 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr

$27,365

cheaper than 4% of comparable schools

Completion rate

64.5%

Median debt at completion

$31,500

Median earnings (10 yr)

$48,191

$1,761 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta is a private for-profit school in Duluth, GA that mainly awards certificates. It offers training in heavy equipment maintenance, vehicle repair, and precision metal working.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $27,365, and the median student debt at completion is $31,500. About 56% of students receive Pell Grants, and the completion rate is 64.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $48,191.

Net price is 362% above the Georgia median ($5,917) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 26% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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56% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Georgia.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$39,099
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$28,598

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution.
Which programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers an associate degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
What do graduates typically earn?: Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,191. For the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate, median earnings 2 years after completion are $39,099. For the Precision Metal Working certificate, median earnings 2 years after completion are $28,598.
How many students finish the program?: The completion rate is reported at 64.5%.
Is financial aid available?: Yes, 56% of students receive Pell Grants. The average annual net price after aid is $27,365.

Nearby alternatives in Georgia

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Albany Technical College	Albany	$4,524	44.5%	$30,541

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 440059. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.