Johnson College, a private technical college in Scranton, launched an Aviation Technology associate degree in 2023, taught in a hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Verified October 4, 2026 against Johnson College’s aviation program page and 2026-27 tuition and fees. Compare all Pennsylvania A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 2 years, 4 terms (AAS)
- Cost: $45,800 (AAS, 2026-27)
- Location: Scranton, PA (hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Philadelphia-area A&P schools.
Our Take
Johnson College suits Northeastern Pennsylvania students who want a small, degree-based program: 16 students a year, two years, $45,800. That is similar to Penn College’s certificate price, with fewer seats. The program is new, so it has almost no FAA test data yet; ask about first-cohort results.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate JOCT651K) |
| Credential | Aviation Technology AAS, 72 credits |
| Length | 2 years (4 terms); spring starters add a term |
| Class size | 16 new students a year; selective admission |
| Cost (2026-27) | $9,850 per semester + $750 technology fee + $800 aviation fee per semester + $200 graduation fee = $45,800 |
| Training site | Hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
| Launched | Fall 2023 |
| FAA pass rate | Too few tests to report (Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Verified | October 4, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Johnson College’s Aviation Technology AAS covers General, Airframe and Powerplant over four terms.
| Cost item | Per semester | Total (4 semesters) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,850 | $39,400 |
| Technology and facilities fee | $750 | $3,000 |
| Aviation program fee (consumables, small tools) | $800 | $3,200 |
| Graduation fee | — | $200 |
| Total | $45,800 |
What You Will Actually Pay
Johnson College’s 2026-27 rates total $45,800 for the AAS. It is a private college, so the price is the same for every state. Pennsylvania residents may qualify for the PA State Grant (up to $6,000 for 2026-27); FAA exam fees are extra.
Funding and growth
Johnson College received a $423,754 FAA Aviation Workforce Development grant in 2024 and a $307,706 National Science Foundation grant for the program.
How It Compares in Pennsylvania
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson College (Scranton) | AAS (72 credits) | 2 years | $45,800 | Too few tests |
| Penn College (Williamsport) | Certificate (71 credits) | 4 semesters | About $45,100 (PA residents, plus lab fees) | 86.5% |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | AST degree (77 credits) | 20 months | $46,350 | 92.1% |
| Saint Francis University (Johnstown) | AMT certificate (55 credits) | 21 months | $40,975 ($55,415 all-in) | New |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Philadelphia) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 73.4% |
| Delaware Tech (Georgetown, DE) | AAS (95 credits) | 5 semesters | About $16,000 DE residents | 8 of 9 tests |
Johnson College is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only A&P program. See all Pennsylvania A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johnson College’s aviation program FAA-approved?
It operates FAA Part 147 school JOCT651K. The program launched in 2023, so its graduates had taken almost no FAA tests by December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
How many students are admitted?
16 new students a year, through selective admission.
Where are classes held?
In a hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Related Programs
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- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) - Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) - Williamsport
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Pittsburgh (West Mifflin)
- Saint Francis University - Loretto