California Aeronautical University
About California Aeronautical University
California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit university headquartered in Bakersfield, California, at Meadows Field Airport. It offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in aviation, including professional pilot (aeronautics/flight), aircraft maintenance, and aviation business and management.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 35%
- Graduation rate
- $38,361
- Median earnings
- 69%
- Retention rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)
Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.
- Aviation Business Administration
A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Program links open the school's aviation-program page.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Transportation & Aviation73%
- Mechanic & Repair Tech27%
Accreditation
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Official links
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