Middle Georgia State University’s School of Aviation in Eastman runs the only university-based A&P program in Georgia, at Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, with on-site aviation housing and a path to a bachelor’s degree.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the university’s 2026-27 catalog, program maps and tuition schedule. Compare all Georgia A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: About 20 months (AMT certificate)
- Cost: $12,793 in-state tuition + fees (AMT certificate)
- Location: Eastman, GA
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
MGA suits students who want a university setting: on-site housing, a Delta TechOps partnership and a route from the A&P certificate or AAS into an online bachelor’s in technical management. It costs a little more than the technical colleges and HOPE works differently (the HOPE Scholarship, not the HOPE Grant). Graduates passed 89.6% of 183 FAA written tests.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate HG6T054K) |
| Full A&P credential | Aviation Maintenance Technology certificate: 19 courses, 64 credits |
| Other credentials | AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology (86 credits); Aircraft Structural Technology AAS and certificate; BAS Technical Management (online) |
| Length | Five terms including one summer, about 20 months |
| Starts | Fall or spring |
| Tuition + fees | About $12,793 in-state ($176 per credit, capped at 15 credits, + $341 per semester); about $44,545 out of state |
| Housing | Aviation Hall, $4,360 per semester (single, 12-month lease) |
| FAA pass rate | 89.6% (164 of 183 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Campus | 71 Airport Rd, Eastman, GA 31023 |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The A&P certificate and AAS share the same 64 credits of AVMT courses; the AAS adds 22 credits of general education. See the 2026-27 catalog.
| Program | Credits | Terms | Tuition + fees (in-state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Technology certificate | 64 | 5 (including one summer) | About $12,793 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS | 86 | 7 | About $17,347 |
| BAS Technical Management (online) | 120 | After the AAS | University rates |
Totals use MGA’s per-credit rate with the 15-credit cap and $341 per semester in Eastman fees. The certificate’s 64 credits are the sum of its listed courses.
What You Will Actually Pay
In-state students pay $176 per credit, capped at $2,640 per semester; out-of-state students pay $680 per credit (capped at $10,200), and Eastman offers no border-state discount. Georgia residents may qualify for the HOPE Scholarship. Aviation Hall housing costs $4,360 per semester on a 12-month lease. MGA does not publish tool costs.
Curriculum
The certificate runs General (16 credits), Airframe (26) and Powerplant (22) blocks over five terms: General courses in the first fall, Airframe structures and systems in spring and summer, and Powerplant courses in the second year. A grade of C or better is required in every AVMT course.
Partners and Pathways
MGA is one of 38 Delta TechOps partner schools, which brings training materials, parts, tours and mock interviews. AAS graduates can apply up to 49 credits toward the 120-credit online BAS in Technical Management.
How It Compares in Georgia
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University (Eastman) | 64 credits | 5 terms (about 20 months) | $12,793 | 89.6% |
| South Georgia Technical College (Americus) | 81 credits | About 6 terms | $11,163 | 97.1% |
| Augusta Technical College (Thomson) | 81 credits | 6 semesters | $11,883 | 93.1% |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome) | 81 credits | 6 terms | $12,003 + tools | 92.3% |
| Central Georgia Technical College (Macon) | AM24 certificate | Not published | $107 per credit + $450 per semester | 83.7% |
| Savannah Technical College | 81 credits | 6 terms minimum | $11,223 | 80.6% |
MGA is Georgia’s only university A&P program and one of two with on-site housing. See all Georgia A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Georgia State’s A&P program FAA-approved?
Yes. MGA operates FAA Part 147 school HG6T054K; graduates passed 164 of 183 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
How long does the AMT certificate take?
Five terms including one summer, about 20 months.
Can I earn a bachelor’s degree?
Yes. The AAS transfers into MGA’s online BAS in Technical Management.
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