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Aeronautical Engineering at Rice University

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

Rice University sits in Houston, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at Rice University.

Online & Distance Learning at Rice University

Many students take online classes at Rice University. Of 8,961 students, 541 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Rice University

Rankings can help you compare Rice University’s Aeronautical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Rice University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Rice University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Rice University

Of the 8 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Rice University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rice University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*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 Rice University

The Aeronautical Engineering program at Rice University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	8

Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Aeronautical Engineering program at Rice University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Aeronautical Engineering majors, 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.