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Are you a hands-on learner who has a passion for automobiles or mechanics?  Then let AAI help you develop the skills necessary to become an entry-level automotive service technician with an Occupational Associate's Degree in as few as 70 weeks.  Our AST program offers flexible scheduling and affordable, practical training for troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing various makes and models of automobiles.

Our classes combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills.  Students will learn the use of hand and specialty tools, the importance of shop safety procedures plus customer service skills.  Our program is taught by professional instructors in simulated shop environments to help you develop the hands-on experience that employers seek. 

At AAI, we are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your future success as an automotive service technician.  The AST graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment and be able to inspect, diagnose, and repair automatic or manual transmissions as well as perform advanced diagnostic procedures for emission control systems plus service vehicles that use alternative fuels and hybrid power.  They will be adequately trained in working with both computerized and conventional systems.  Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Programs vary by location so please contact your local AAI campus for more information.  Talk to an admissions representative today to learn more about our automotive service technology program.

Program Cost: $23,900 (Diploma), $33,460 (OAD)
Placement Rate*: 80% ACCSC

The On-time Graduation Rate is a calculation which demonstrates, based on the number of students who graduate within the 2009-2010 award year, the percentage of those students who completed their educational program on time based on the published program length (in weeks). The published program length assumes a student is attending full-time and passes each class without being required to repeat any courses. Students not attending full time are required to repeat a class, are not counted as graduating on time.

On-time Graduation Rate: 76% (Diploma), 82% (OAD)

Median Loan Debt:

The Median Loan Debt calculation is based on the median debt incurred in Title IV Federal Student Aid Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Private Loans incurred by students who graduated from their educational program in the 2009-2010 award year. In addition, we provide the median amount graduates owed the school (school balance) at the time the student graduated from the educational program. This data is intended to provide prospective students, and the public, with the median amount a student can be expected to repay upon completing the program.

Sub	Unsub	Private	School Balance
$4,730(Diploma)/ $3,000(OAD)	$6,000(Diploma)/ $2,665(OAD)	$4,790(Diploma)/ $2,702(OAD)	$0

Each educational program offered by AAI is classified by a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code. To better inform our prospective and current students, AAI, in accordance with federal regulations, is providing the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) and expected employment outcomes the student may expect upon completion of the program. For each academic program, we are providing the SOC Codes, SOC Job Titles, and the link to the tasks covered within the standard occupational code. Prospective and current students may review the links provided to get a better understanding of the possible tasks the employee will be expected to perform in each possible occupation.

CIP Code: 47.0604

SOC Code: 49-2093.00 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2093.00,
49-2096.00 Electrical Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2096.00,
49 - 3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.01,
49-0323.02 Automotive Speciality Technicians, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.02

*Placement Rate Methodology:

ACCSC

All placement rates disclosed were reported to ACCSC in the 2010 annual report. The placement rates for schools accredited by ACCSC are based on the outcomes of students that started during a specified period time. This period of time is calculated based on program length in months. The calculation uses July 2010 as the report end date, allows for students to complete the program within 1.5 times the program length and also allows for 3 months to find employment.

Graduates are considered unavailable for employment for the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or international students who have returned to their country of origin.

These disclosed placement rates reflect historical outcomes of graduate employment and should not be relied on by anyone as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future employability for any graduate.

Are you interested in a rewarding welding career?  Then let AAI help you develop the skills necessary to become an entry-level combination welder in as few as 40 weeks!  Our combination welding (CW) diploma program offers flexible scheduling and hands-on skills training.

Our program is taught by professional instructors in simulated work environments to help you develop the hands-on experience as well as equipment and shop safety skills that employers seek.  The CW course of study is designed to equip students with skills and knowledge in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW).

The CW graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment as welding operators in building construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, gas and oil field services.  Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.  Non-high school graduates or students who do not possess appropriate equivalency may be admitted under ability to benefit (ATB) criteria with a minimum score of Verbal-200 and Quantitative-210 on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test.

Programs vary by location so please contact your local AAI campus for more information.  Talk to an admissions representative today to learn more about our combination welding program.

Program Cost: $19,120
Placement Rate: This is a new program that has yet to produce outcomes for ACCSC.

The On-time Graduation Rate is a calculation which demonstrates, based on the number of students who graduate within the 2009-2010 award year, the percentage of those students who completed their educational program on time based on the published program length (in weeks). The published program length assumes a student is attending full-time and passes each class without being required to repeat any courses. Students not attending full time are required to repeat a class, are not counted as graduating on time.

On-time Graduation Rate: 92%

Median Loan Debt:

The Median Loan Debt calculation is based on the median debt incurred in Title IV Federal Student Aid Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Private Loans incurred by students who graduated from their educational program in the 2009-2010 award year. In addition, we provide the median amount graduates owed the school (school balance) at the time the student graduated from the educational program. This data is intended to provide prospective students, and the public, with the median amount a student can be expected to repay upon completing the program.

Sub	Unsub	Private	School Balance
$3,500	$6,000	$3,327	$0

Each educational program offered by AAI is classified by a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code. To better inform our prospective and current students, AAI, in accordance with federal regulations, is providing the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) and expected employment outcomes the student may expect upon completion of the program. For each academic program, we are providing the SOC Codes, SOC Job Titles, and the link to the tasks covered within the standard occupational code. Prospective and current students may review the links provided to get a better understanding of the possible tasks the employee will be expected to perform in each possible occupation.

CIP Code: 48.0508

SOC Code: 51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-4121.06,
51-4121.07 Solderers and Brazers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-4121.07,
51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-4122.00

*Placement Rate Methodology:

ACCSC

All placement rates disclosed were reported to ACCSC in the 2010 annual report. The placement rates for schools accredited by ACCSC are based on the outcomes of students that started during a specified period time. This period of time is calculated based on program length in months. The calculation uses July 2010 as the report end date, allows for students to complete the program within 1.5 times the program length and also allows for 3 months to find employment.

Graduates are considered unavailable for employment for the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or international students who have returned to their country of origin.

These disclosed placement rates reflect historical outcomes of graduate employment and should not be relied on by anyone as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future employability for any graduate.

Are you a hands-on learner who has a passion for mechanics?  Then let AAI help you develop the skills necessary to become an entry-level diesel-heavy truck (DHT) technician in as few as 60 weeks!  Our DHT Occupational Associate's Degree program offers flexible scheduling and affordable, practical training for inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing diesel powered medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses.  Students will also be capable of performing diagnostics and maintenance services on hydraulic equipment as well as truck and trailer refrigeration systems.

Our classes combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills.  Students will learn the use of hand and specialty tools, the importance of shop safety procedures plus customer service and business communication skills.  Our program is taught by professional instructors in simulated shop environments to help you develop the hands-on experience that employers seek.  Upon completion, students should be prepared for the EPA 609 A/C Technician certification test and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training certification.

At AAI, we are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your future success as a diesel-heavy truck technician.  DHT program graduates will be qualified for entry-level employment in general diesel medium and heavy truck service positions and will be adequately trained in working with both computerized and conventional systems.  Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Programs vary by location so please contact your local AAI campus for more information.  Talk to an admissions representative today to learn more about our diesel-heavy truck technician.

Program Cost: $23,900 (Day), $28,680 (Evening)
Placement Rate*: 79% ACCSC

The On-time Graduation Rate is a calculation which demonstrates, based on the number of students who graduate within the 2009-2010 award year, the percentage of those students who completed their educational program on time based on the published program length (in weeks). The published program length assumes a student is attending full-time and passes each class without being required to repeat any courses. Students not attending full time are required to repeat a class, are not counted as graduating on time.

On-time Graduation Rate: 66%(Day), 87% (Evening)

Median Loan Debt:

The Median Loan Debt calculation is based on the median debt incurred in Title IV Federal Student Aid Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Private Loans incurred by students who graduated from their educational program in the 2009-2010 award year. In addition, we provide the median amount graduates owed the school (school balance) at the time the student graduated from the educational program. This data is intended to provide prospective students, and the public, with the median amount a student can be expected to repay upon completing the program.

Sub	Unsub	Private	School Balance
$3,500(D)/ $1,875(A)	$6,000(D)/ $2,000(A)	$5,582(D)/ $8,284(A)	$3,744.67

Each educational program offered by AAI is classified by a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code. To better inform our prospective and current students, AAI, in accordance with federal regulations, is providing the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) and expected employment outcomes the student may expect upon completion of the program. For each academic program, we are providing the SOC Codes, SOC Job Titles, and the link to the tasks covered within the standard occupational code. Prospective and current students may review the links provided to get a better understanding of the possible tasks the employee will be expected to perform in each possible occupation.

CIP Code: 47.0605

SOC Code: 49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3031.00

*Placement Rate Methodology:

ACCSC

All placement rates disclosed were reported to ACCSC in the 2010 annual report. The placement rates for schools accredited by ACCSC are based on the outcomes of students that started during a specified period time. This period of time is calculated based on program length in months. The calculation uses July 2010 as the report end date, allows for students to complete the program within 1.5 times the program length and also allows for 3 months to find employment.

Graduates are considered unavailable for employment for the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or international students who have returned to their country of origin.

These disclosed placement rates reflect historical outcomes of graduate employment and should not be relied on by anyone as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future employability for any graduate.

Are you a hands-on learner who would enjoy a rewarding career where you are able to work in a variety of environments?  Let AAI help you develop the skills necessary to become an entry-level technician in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) industry in as few as 40 weeks.  Our diploma program offers flexible scheduling and affordable, practical training for troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.

At AAI, we are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your future success as an HVAC technician.  Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.  Non-high school graduates or students who do not possess appropriate equivalency may be admitted under ability to benefit (ATB) criteria with acceptable scores on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test.

The HVAC graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment as an installer, repairer or service technician within property management, industrial organizations or service industries.  We also offer preparation for EPA section 608 certification and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) technician certification exams to aid your entrance into the job market.

Programs vary by location so please contact your local AAI campus for more information.  Talk to an admissions representative today to learn more about our HVAC program.

Program Cost: $23,900
Placement Rate*: 71% ACCSC

The On-time Graduation Rate is a calculation which demonstrates, based on the number of students who graduate within the 2009-2010 award year, the percentage of those students who completed their educational program on time based on the published program length (in weeks). The published program length assumes a student is attending full-time and passes each class without being required to repeat any courses. Students not attending full time are required to repeat a class, are not counted as graduating on time.

On-time Graduation Rate: 87% (Day), 93% (Evening)

Median Loan Debt:

The Median Loan Debt calculation is based on the median debt incurred in Title IV Federal Student Aid Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Private Loans incurred by students who graduated from their educational program in the 2009-2010 award year. In addition, we provide the median amount graduates owed the school (school balance) at the time the student graduated from the educational program. This data is intended to provide prospective students, and the public, with the median amount a student can be expected to repay upon completing the program.

Sub	Unsub	Private	School Balance
$3,000	$4,000	$3,080	$0

Each educational program offered by AAI is classified by a Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code. To better inform our prospective and current students, AAI, in accordance with federal regulations, is providing the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) and expected employment outcomes the student may expect upon completion of the program. For each academic program, we are providing the SOC Codes, SOC Job Titles, and the link to the tasks covered within the standard occupational code. Prospective and current students may review the links provided to get a better understanding of the possible tasks the employee will be expected to perform in each possible occupation.

CIP Code: 15.0501

SOC Code: 49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers,http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.01,
49.9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.02

*Placement Rate Methodology:

ACCSC

All placement rates disclosed were reported to ACCSC in the 2010 annual report. The placement rates for schools accredited by ACCSC are based on the outcomes of students that started during a specified period time. This period of time is calculated based on program length in months. The calculation uses July 2010 as the report end date, allows for students to complete the program within 1.5 times the program length and also allows for 3 months to find employment.

Graduates are considered unavailable for employment for the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or international students who have returned to their country of origin.

These disclosed placement rates reflect historical outcomes of graduate employment and should not be relied on by anyone as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future employability for any graduate.