Aeronautical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you plan to study Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 544 aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Among 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 74 |
Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Those who finish Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,091 |
| 2 years | $81,077 |
| 3 years | $90,149 |
| 4 years | $101,367 |
| 5 years | $107,636 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earn a median of $101,367, compared with $119,759 for all Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus stands at $22,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 21% women (116) and 79% men (428).
Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 248 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 19% were women (47) and 81% were men (201).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 132 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 252 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 23% were women (59) and 77% were men (193).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 48 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 70 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 28%.*
Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 44 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 23% were women (10) and 77% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
The Aeronautical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Aeronautical Engineering | 544 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Aeronautical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Aeronautical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $63,328 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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