State Technical College of Missouri, the state’s only public two-year technical college, has run an FAA-certificated aviation maintenance program since 1970, training in a stand-alone hangar beside its own runway in Linn.
Verified October 4, 2026 against State Tech’s 2026-27 catalog, tuition and fee schedules, tool list and program facts. Compare all Missouri A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 4 semesters (AAS); 2 semesters per certificate
- Cost: About $26,084 MO resident (73-credit AAS, 2026-27) + $5,025 tools
- Location: Linn, MO (hangar beside on-campus runway)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Compare with other A&P schools nearby: Kansas City-area A&P schools.
Our Take
State Tech is Missouri’s strongest public option: a 90.3% FAA pass rate, 95% reported placement and about $26,084 in tuition and fees for residents, which the A+ Scholarship can cover. Budget $5,025 for the required tool kit. Admission is selective and seats are limited, so apply early; nonresidents pay about $43,604.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 certificated school (certificate CY9T077R), since 1970 |
| Full A&P credential | AAS in Aviation Maintenance, 73 credits (53 technical, 19 general education, 1 other) |
| Other credentials | One-year Airframe and Powerplant certificates |
| Length | 4 semesters; General and Powerplant by semester 2, Airframe by semester 4 |
| Admission | Selective: automatic with a 3.0 GPA and ACT 18/18/18 or equivalent Accuplacer scores; limited capacity |
| Cost (2026-27) | $240 per credit resident ($480 nonresident) + $61 per credit fees + $57 per technical credit; AAS about $26,084 resident, $43,604 nonresident |
| Tools | $5,024.75 required tool kit |
| Aid | A+ Scholarship (covers resident tuition), Access Missouri, federal aid |
| FAA pass rate | 90.3% (102 of 113 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Outcomes (college) | 95% placement; average first-year salary $56,015 |
| Verified | October 4, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
State Tech’s 2026-27 catalog lists the AAS and one-year certificates in Powerplant and Airframe. AAS students finish General and Powerplant in the first year and Airframe in the second.
| Cost item (AAS) | Missouri resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (73 credits) | $17,520 | $35,040 |
| General fees ($61 per credit) | $4,453 | $4,453 |
| Technical and assessment fees (53 credits) | $3,021 | $3,021 |
| License test fee and manual | $1,090 | $1,090 |
| Total before tools | About $26,084 | About $43,604 |
| Tool kit | $5,025 | $5,025 |
Our totals from State Tech’s 2026-27 fee schedules; the license-test fee page was last labeled 2023-24.
What You Will Actually Pay
State Tech charges $240 per credit for Missouri residents in 2026-27, exactly the A+ Scholarship’s per-credit cap, so A+ students pay no tuition; fees, the $1,090 testing and manual charges and the $5,025 tool kit are still due. Nonresidents pay $480 per credit.
Admission
Applicants with a 3.0 GPA and ACT scores of 18 in math, reading and English (or equivalent Accuplacer scores) are admitted automatically; others are reviewed individually, per the admission requirements. The program has limited capacity and random drug testing.
How It Compares in Missouri and nearby
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Technical College of Missouri (Linn) | AAS (73 credits) | 4 semesters | About $26,084 + tools | 90.3% |
| Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield) | AAS (76 credits) | 4 semesters | $20,238 in-district | New (2025) |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Kansas City) | AMT certificate (78 credits) | 21 months | $52,077 (2023-24) | 80.4% |
| Southwestern Illinois College (Granite City, IL) | A&P certificate (60 credits) | 50 weeks–2 years | About $14,700 for MO residents | 87.9% |
| WSU Tech (Wichita, KS) | AAS (about 92 credits) | 18 months | $33,680 | 86.4% |
State Tech has the best FAA pass rate in Missouri. See all Missouri A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is State Tech’s aviation program FAA-approved?
Yes. It operates FAA Part 147 school CY9T077R; graduates passed 102 of 113 FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA’s pass-rate report.
Does the A+ Scholarship cover it?
Yes, for tuition: State Tech’s $240-per-credit resident rate equals the A+ cap. Fees and tools are not covered.
How do I get in?
Admission is selective. A 3.0 GPA with qualifying ACT or Accuplacer scores earns automatic admission; seats are limited, so apply early.
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