Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs in southwest Michigan, trains aviation mechanics at its on-campus airpark and gives FAA exams on site.
Verified October 5, 2026 against Andrews’ aviation program pages, 2026-27 tuition rates and aviation program fees. Compare all Michigan A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 4 semesters (AMT certificate); 2–4 years with a degree
- Cost: $25,480 non-credit A&P + $3,500 tools; about $81,200 for credit (2026-27)
- Location: Berrien Springs, MI
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Andrews has two very different prices. Taken for college credit, its A&P courses cost about $81,200 at 2026-27 tuition rates, the most in Michigan. The non-credit route costs a $25,480 program fee plus a $3,500 tool set, about $29,000, one of the lowest prices in the state for anyone outside a community college district. Its FAA pass-rate data is too thin to judge (three tests).
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 school (certificate LW5T030N) |
| Credentials | AMT certificate; associate degree; Bachelor of Technology in Aviation with a maintenance concentration |
| Length | 4 semesters for the certificate; Airframe and Powerplant taught in alternating years |
| Non-credit route | $25,480 program fee (lab fees included) + $3,500 tool set |
| For-credit cost | $18,216 per semester flat + $735 general fee (2026-27); about $81,200 for four semesters with fees and tools |
| Admission | Fall start; university admission plus a separate aviation application |
| FAA exams | Given on site; $150 written, $200 oral and practical for Andrews students (2025-26) |
| FAA pass rate | 3 of 3 Powerplant tests passed (too few to compare) |
| Verified | October 5, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
Andrews’ aviation maintenance program can stand alone as a certificate or be combined with flight or business coursework in a degree.
| Route | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-credit A&P | $25,480 + $3,500 tools | No college credit; lab fees included |
| For-credit certificate (4 semesters) | About $81,200 | Tuition, general fee, labs, professional fee and tools |
| Degree | More | Adds general education and other aviation courses |
Program fees are from Andrews’ 2025-26 fee schedule; tuition is 2026-27.
What You Will Actually Pay
Andrews charges $18,216 per semester for 12–16 credits in 2026-27 plus a $735 general fee. Its aviation fees add $1,500 in lab fees, a $200-a-year professional fee and a required $3,500 tool set. The non-credit option replaces tuition with a $25,480 program fee that includes lab fees.
How It Compares in Michigan
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University (Berrien Springs) | AMT certificate | 4 semesters | About $28,980 non-credit incl. tools | Too few tests |
| Lansing Community College (Mason) | A&P sequence (94 credits) | 24 months | About $27,700 in-district; $43,500 out-of-district | 86.6% |
| Western Michigan University (Battle Creek) | BS; A&P after year 2 | 2 years to A&P | About $37,000 to A&P (resident) | 93.2% |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology (Ionia) | AMT program | 12 months | About $36,350 incl. tools and FAA exams (2025-26) | 94.6% |
| Universal Technical Institute (Canton) | A&P certificate | 20 months | $52,999 incl. books | 78.0% |
| Legacy Aviation Learning Center (Traverse City) | A&P program | 48 weeks | $42,350 incl. tools and FAA exams | New (2023) |
See all Michigan A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Andrews’ A&P program cost?
About $29,000 through the non-credit route ($25,480 plus a $3,500 tool set), or about $81,200 for credit at 2026-27 rates.
Do I have to be Seventh-day Adventist?
No. Andrews is an Adventist university, and students apply through its regular admission plus the aviation department’s application.
Is Andrews FAA-approved?
Yes. Andrews operates FAA Part 147 school LW5T030N, though only three of its tests appear in the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Related Programs
View All Aviation Mechanic Schools in Michigan
- Lansing Community College - Mason
- Legacy Aviation Learning Center - Traverse City
- School of Missionary Aviation Technology - Ionia
- Universal Technical Institute - Canton
- Western Michigan University - Battle Creek