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George T Baker Aviation Technical College

Miami, Florida · Public technical college

Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
31%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$47,074median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$52,312median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$9,499annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 3275 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Phone: (305) 871-3143 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

George T Baker Aviation Technical College is a public trade school in Miami, FL offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 30.6% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, and median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $52,312. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at George T Baker Aviation Technical College is reported at $9,499, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 43.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
George T Baker Aviati… George T Baker Aviati…: 30.6% 30.6% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$45,500$76,940$97,430

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 133 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 90 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

George T Baker Aviation Technical College is a public trade school located in Miami, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus's primary focus is aviation maintenance training, with its Aviation maintenance (A&P) program accounting for the bulk of its 231 program completers across three program offerings.

According to federal data, the campus's completion rate is 30.6%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $52,312. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $9,499, and 43.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.

This campus centers on a single technical trade — aviation maintenance — rather than a broad range of degree programs, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on preparation for A&P certification work rather than a general associate degree path. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

George T Baker Aviation Technical College offers aviation maintenance (A&P) training, its primary program family, with 231 completers reported. It offers three programs total in this field.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 30.6%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (305) 871-3143 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $52,312 for this campus.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $9,499 per year.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which can affect tuition rates, eligibility for state funding, and typically indicates nonprofit governance oversight.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (305) 871-3143 or visit its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review detailed federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?134307.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; program length and schedule details should be confirmed directly with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on A&P certification pathways.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach George T Baker Aviation Technical College by phone at (305) 871-3143 or through its website at https://www.bakeraviationtechcollege.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby aviation maintenance schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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