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Aeronautical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Aeronautical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology sits in Cambridge, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Online coursework is an option at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Among 11,886 students, 46 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Aeronautical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #43 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #43 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Aeronautical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Aeronautical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $89,262
2 years $103,368
3 years $103,446
4 years $116,874
5 years $144,951

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn a median of $116,874, compared with $156,337 for all Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Aeronautical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at $17,724.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are 31% women (46) and 69% men (104).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Among the 57 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 30% were women (17) and 70% were men (40).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 7
Asian 6
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, above the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Among the 46 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 37% were women (17) and 63% were men (29).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 7
International (Nonresident) 13
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, above the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Among the 47 doctoral aeronautical engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 26% were women (12) and 74% were men (35).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 5
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 20
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Aeronautical Engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering 150

Highest-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

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