LeTourneau University, a private Christian university in Longview, offers the only bachelor’s degree in Texas built around the A&P certificate, taught at its Abbott Aviation Center at East Texas Regional Airport.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the university’s program pages, tuition schedule and consumer information. Compare all Texas A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 4 years (BS, 125 credits)
- Cost: $158,656 tuition + required fees (8 semesters) before aid
- Location: Longview, TX (East Texas Regional Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
LeTourneau suits students who want a four-year degree with the A&P, a residential campus and a path into mission aviation, management or engineering-adjacent roles. It costs far more than a community college before aid, though nearly all students receive grants (average net price about $30,000 a year). Graduates passed 89.2% of FAA written tests.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate GM8T169Q) |
| Program | BS Aviation Maintenance Science, 125 credits, 4 years, paired with an aviation minor or concentration or an engineering technology minor |
| Cost (2026-27) | Tuition $38,744 a year + required fees $920; about $158,656 over 8 semesters before aid |
| Other costs | Course fees about $750 a year; transport fee $325 per semester; housing and meals $11,980 |
| FAA pass rate | 89.2% (116 of 130 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Placement | 97% three-year average for the aviation college (LeTourneau) |
| Facility | Abbott Aviation Center, East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), about 10 minutes from campus |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The BS in Aviation Maintenance Science must be paired with a minor in aircraft dispatch, aviation management, missions flight, private and instrument pilot or UAS; a concentration in aviation safety, private pilot or UAS; or an electrical or mechanical engineering technology minor.
| Program | Credits | Length | FAA exams covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Aviation Maintenance Science | 125 | 4 years | General, Airframe, Powerplant |
LeTourneau does not publish at what point in the degree students take the FAA exams.
What You Will Actually Pay
Tuition and required fees total about $39,664 a year in 2026-27, or $158,656 over eight semesters, before course fees, transport fees and housing. Federal data show an average net price of about $30,000 a year (2023-24), with most students receiving institutional grants; aviation scholarships include the $5,000 Nowiczewski fund for mission aviation.
Facilities
The Abbott Aviation Center has about 55,000 square feet, nine labs, an engine test facility and access to a 10,000-foot runway with an FAA control tower. Maintenance students complete a 60-hour internship; sites have included Duncan Aviation and Dynamic Aviation.
Careers
LeTourneau partners with mission aviation organizations JAARS and Mission Aviation Fellowship, and says graduates have joined Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins and Garmin.
How It Compares in Texas
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeTourneau University (Longview) | BS (125 credits) | 4 years | $158,656 before aid | 89.2% |
| Texarkana College | Certificate (45 credits) | 3 semesters | $7,485 | New program |
| Tarrant County College (Fort Worth) | Airframe + Powerplant (about 74 credits) | 2 years day; 3 evening | About $5,476 | 88.4% |
| Texas State Technical College (3 campuses) | Airframe AAS + Powerplant | About 2.5 years | $307 per credit | 83.0–96.1% |
| Hallmark University (San Antonio) | AAS A&P (96 credits) | 70 weeks | $43,110 + fees | 88.7% |
| U.S. Aviation Academy (Denton) | A&P program | 8–16 months | About $36,000 all-in | 77.3% |
LeTourneau is the only four-year A&P degree in Texas. Students who want the certificate faster and cheaper should compare Texarkana College (about two hours away). See all Texas A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LeTourneau University’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school GM8T169Q; graduates passed 116 of 130 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Is the program a bachelor’s degree?
Yes. It is a 125-credit BS that includes A&P preparation, paired with a minor or concentration.
How much does it cost after aid?
Federal data show an average net price of about $30,000 a year (2023-24).
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