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Aeronautical Engineering at The University of Alabama

If you plan to study Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what The University of Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 143 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at The University of Alabama.

Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama

Distance learning is available at The University of Alabama. Of 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at The University of Alabama

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from The University of Alabama

Those who finish The University of Alabama’s Aeronautical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,199
2 years	$67,164
3 years	$71,308
4 years	$80,428
5 years	$93,809

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $80,428, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama stands at $26,787.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at The University of Alabama, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at The University of Alabama are 18% women (26) and 82% men (117).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 92 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 21% were women (19) and 79% were men (73).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 43 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 14% were women (6) and 86% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 9% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 8 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 The University of Alabama

The Aeronautical Engineering program at The University of Alabama breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	143

Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at The University of Alabama pursue many career paths. 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.