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Aviation Program

Dutchess Community College

📍 Poughkeepsie, New YorkPublic

About Dutchess Community College

Dutchess Community College is a public institution in Poughkeepsie, New York with aviation-related degree programs.

Dutchess Community College is a public community college in Dutchess County, New York. It is one of 30 community colleges within the State University of New York system (SUNY).

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

29%
Graduation rate
4-year
$43,929
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$5,670/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$10,670/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ 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

Associate

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 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.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Business & Marketing17%
  • Health Professions9%
  • Mechanic & Repair Tech7%
  • Homeland Security & Law5%
  • Visual & Performing Arts5%
  • Computer & IT4%
  • Communication3%
  • Engineering Tech3%

Official links

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