The Best Avionics Schools in 2026
The best avionics schools are Broward College (73.8), Kansas State University Salina (72.2), and Southern Utah University (70.1). Each is an FAA-approved (Part 147) aircraft mechanic school that also states an avionics option.
Broward College scores on about $3,116 in program tuition and a 39% graduation rate, plus both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an associate degree option, and an avionics option, and its pages list Separate Avionics program
.
K-State Salina scores on a 71% graduation rate and 15 aviation maintenance awards a year, plus both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an associate degree option, and an avionics option, and lists Avionics electronics technology certificate
.
Southern Utah University scores on a 61% graduation rate and about $9,279 in program tuition, plus both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an associate degree option, and an avionics option, and lists Avionics certificate can be earned alongside
.
The Rule
Which Avionics Schools Qualify
A school counts as one of the avionics schools here when its own pages name an avionics certificate, degree track, specialization, minor, or add-on beside the aircraft mechanic program. Avionics lessons inside the standard Airframe curriculum do not count on their own. Each card quotes the school's wording.
Avionics Schools Ranked
22
School websites
Top Score
73.8
Broward College
States
15
Ranked list
Avionics Technician Median Pay
$82,280
BLS, May 2025
Ranked Cards
The 10 Best Avionics Schools, Ranked
Each of these avionics schools gets a card with its national score out of 100, the factor bars behind it, and its avionics option in the school's own words, linked to the program page.
Score bars: Outcomes (30)Cost (25)Program Depth (20)Access (15)Scale (10)
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#1
Broward College
Pembroke Pines, Florida #3 nationally
73.8 of 100
This associate degree program fits someone in South Florida who wants airframe, powerplant, and avionics training under one aviation institute, on either a traditional or accelerated schedule.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Science (AS) in Aviation Maintenance
- Length
- Traditional track: 18-19 months (5 semesters); Express track: 13 months (3.5 semesters)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- Morning or evening classes
- Starts
- Spring 2027 cohort (Express track, applications open)
- Avionics
- Separate avionics program at the same institute
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#2
Kansas State University Salina
Salina, Kansas #4 nationally
72.2 of 100
This public university program fits students who want both an associate and a bachelor's degree route to eligibility for the FAA mechanic certificate, with in-state tuition near $10,243 and hands-on hangar training in Salina, Kansas.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate degree and Bachelor's degree, with FAA A&P certification eligibility
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Avionics electronics technology certificate (NCATT certified)
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#3
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah #6 nationally
70.1 of 100
This program fits students who want an associate degree with both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings, an avionics option, and GI Bill eligibility in Cedar City, Utah.
- Type
- University
- Credentials
- Associate's Degree with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications
- Length
- about 18 months / five consecutive semesters
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Avionics certificate alongside the AMT program
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#4
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California #7 nationally
69.4 of 100
This program fits a working adult in Orange County who needs evening, weekend, or online scheduling and wants airframe, powerplant, avionics, and helicopter maintenance training under one roof.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Certificate of Specialization; Certificate of Achievement; plus 1 more
- Length
- Certificate of Achievement: less than 2 years; Associate Degree: under 4 years
- Cost
- $46, per unit, in-state (CA resident)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- Evening, Weekend, and Online Courses
- Avionics
- Avionics track
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#5
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California #9 nationally
67.0 of 100
This program fits students who want avionics training added to their airframe and powerplant coursework, on a two-year track toward an associate degree in Southern California's Inland Empire.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate degree (Airframe and Powerplant AS); Certificate - Airframe and Powerplant Technician; plus 2 more
- Length
- 2-year curriculum
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Technician certificate
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#6
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas #11 nationally
66.4 of 100
This program fits Fort Worth-area students who want airframe or powerplant training plus an avionics line maintenance certificate, though the day track runs a full two years and typically carries a lengthy waitlist.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Airframe or Powerplant; Level 1 & 2 Certificates; plus 1 more
- Length
- Day track: 2 years; Night track: 3 years
- Cost
- $4,440, total tuition and fees, AAS Airframe or AAS Powerplant (60 credits each), in-state in-county, 2026-2027
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- Day: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Night: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m.
- Avionics
- Avionics Line Maintenance enhanced skills certificate
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#7
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania #12 nationally
65.9 of 100
This program suits students who want an accredited two-year degree with avionics electives and a 76% graduation rate at a private campus at Allegheny County Airport near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Type
- Private Aviation School
- Credentials
- Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
- Length
- 20 Months
- Cost
- $44,250, total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (5 semesters, 77 credits)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Avionics electives
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#8
Fox Valley Technical College
Oshkosh, Wisconsin #20 nationally
63.1 of 100
This program fits Wisconsin residents who want an airframe and powerplant technical diploma with an optional path into avionics, though it is not currently open to out-of-state applicants.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Technical Diploma
- Length
- 64 Credits
- Cost
- $11,700, total program, tuition/fees (subject to change)
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- Day or evening
- Avionics
- Aircraft Electronics program, one additional year
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#9
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma #21 nationally
62.2 of 100
This program fits students in the Oklahoma City area who want in-state tuition access to combined Airframe, Powerplant and General ratings, plus an avionics certification and GI Bill eligibility.
- Type
- Technical College
- Credentials
- FAA Airframe (AMA), Powerplant (AMP), and General (AMG) ratings; also Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) and OSHA 10 certifications
- Length
- 1,920 clock hours (Aerospace General, Airframe I, Powerplant I at 640 hours each)
- Cost
- $6,240, total program, in-state tuition
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Schedule
- day: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; evening: Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM-10:00 PM
- Avionics
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification
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#10
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, Kentucky #30 nationally
59.0 of 100
This program fits students near Louisville who want a public four-semester Aviation Maintenance Technology program with an optional avionics certificate and a selective admissions process.
- Type
- Community College
- Credentials
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS); Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician Diploma; plus 1 more
- Length
- four semesters, or two years
- GI Bill
- Approved
- Avionics
- Introduction to Aviation Electronics certificate
The Rest of the List
More Avionics Schools, Ranked
| Rank | School | State | Score | Avionics Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Georgia | 56.7 | Avionics Bench Technician technical certificate |
| 12 | Madisonville Community College | Kentucky | 56.7 | Introduction to Aviation Electronics certificate |
| 13 | Indian Hills Community College | Iowa | 55.3 | Option to dual enroll in the Avionics Electronic Technician diploma |
| 14 | Pierpont Community & Technical College | West Virginia | 54.0 | Avionics certificate |
| 15 | Pima Community College | Arizona | 52.8 | Avionics Technician certificate |
| 16 | Southwestern Illinois College | Illinois | 47.3 | Aviation Electronics (Avionics) certificate |
| 17 | National Aviation Academy, New England Campus | Massachusetts | 45.7 | Advanced Aircraft Systems program (avionics equipment) |
| 18 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Illinois | 45.7 | Aviation Electronics (Avionics) specialization |
| 19 | US Aviation Academy Denton | Texas | 45.1 | Optional 4-week avionics add-on |
| 20 | South Georgia Technical College | Georgia | 42.7 | Avionics Maintenance Technology diploma |
| 21 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Florida | 37.7 | Avionics Line Maintenance minor |
| 22 | George T. Baker Aviation Technical College | Florida | 37.7 | Separate Avionics Systems Technician program on campus |
Methodology
How We Ranked Avionics Schools
Avionics schools are ordered by the same national score used for every ranking on the site: outcomes 30, cost 25, program depth 20, access 15, scale 10. An avionics option is worth 6 of the program depth points, so every school here earns them.
The full rules are on our ranking methodology page. Schools without an avionics option still appear in the national ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- FAA: How to Become an Aviation Maintenance or Avionics Technician
- FAA: Become an Aviation Mechanic
- ASTM International: NCATT Certification Program page
All sources retrieved .
Every figure on this page comes from a published source listed above. Our data methodology explains how the school list, distances, pay data, and rankings are built.