School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston serves 360 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
73 staff
Student Body
The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston has grown by 40% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
360 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
249 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
111 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
360 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
249 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
111 students
3,377 students
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$52,700
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,036
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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