California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University is a private for-profit, four-year institution located in Bakersfield, California, within a large suburban area. The university enrolls 462 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).

The university specializes in aviation-related programs, offering credentials at multiple levels. Programs include Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician at the one-to-two-year certificate level, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations at the associate degree level, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew at the two-to-four-year certificate level, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations at the bachelor's degree level.

Located in Bakersfield, CA in California's Central Valley, California Aeronautical University serves students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance and flight operations. Its range of aviation credentials from certificates through bachelor's degrees makes it a focused option for the aviation career pathway.