Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
86-01 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
School Description
Provided by Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyVaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is an institution dedicated to providing a distinctive education to a diverse population of students. Our mission is to create an environment that cultivates personal growth and leadership in preparation for successful careers. The College is committed to:
1. Maintaining a culture of excellence that is conducive to learning, which enables students, faculty and staff to achieve their fullest personal, professional and career potential;
2. Providing students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to achieve professional success in their chosen careers; integrating technology into academic programs while emphasizing communication and analytical skills;
3. Instilling in our students the professional and civic values that will make them outstanding contributors to society; educating students about how to be responsible citizens, whose integrity, personal values and high ethical standards will be emulated within the community;
4. Ensuring academic excellence by recruiting and developing an outstanding faculty and instructional staff, encouraging the pursuit of research and other professional development activities that extend the body of scientific knowledge and its practical application to societal and industrial needs;
5. Serving the industries that employ our graduates by providing an innovative curriculum responsive to changing needs, covering a broad spectrum from leading-edge certification and training to baccalaureate aviation, management and engineering technology degree programs;
6. Providing an administration that is responsive to the daily and long-term management issues that ensure an environment of excellence in learning; and
7. Welcoming men and women from all racial, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds to join our students, faculty, staff and trustees in creating a sense of community in support of the vision and mission.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaVaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (Formerly known as the College of Aeronautics, previously the Academy of Aeronautics prior to 1989 and originally founded as the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics) is a specialized college located adjacent to LaGuardia Airport in East Elmhurst in Queens County, New York. It was founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1932, and moved to New York in 1940. The college's most recent name change, to honor a founder, was on September 1, 2004.
It provides associate, bachelor and master's degrees in engineering, technology, aviation, and mangagment. The Aviation Training Institute at Vaughn offers the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant maintenance certificate. Vaughn is the only college in New York to offer the engineering program Mechatronics, developed at MIT. Mechatronics is a combination of several engineering types including mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. The institution is also designated by the FAA as a Collegiate Training Institute and offers a non-degree air traffic control program for those wishing to pursue a career in this field.
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Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,316
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 84%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Associate's Level Programs
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Communication & Media
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Computer Graphics
A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.See more schools with programs in Computer Graphics
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Computer Graphics
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Engineering
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Electrical Technician
Electricians maintain, install, test and connect electrical systems in factories, industrial buildings, residential properties and other facilities. As an Electrical Technician you will work with the electrical systems of machines and equipment used in business and industry.See more schools with programs in Electrical Technician
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Electrical Technician
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Maintenance
Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.See more schools with programs in Aircraft Maintenance
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Transportation Careers
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Aviation
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Aviation
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Individuals in this program learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. This program typically lasts two years and includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.See more schools with programs in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Aviation
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Engineering
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Electrical Technician
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Electrical Technician
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Maintenance
Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.See more schools with programs in Aircraft Maintenance
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Transportation Careers
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Aviation
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Aviation
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Individuals in this program learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. This program typically lasts two years and includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.See more schools with programs in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Aviation
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 13,820 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,400 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 420 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,050 | 86% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,000 | 74% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 750 | 86% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,625 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
