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Aeronautical Engineering at University at Buffalo

If you plan to study Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 118 aeronautical engineering degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Studying Online at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University at Buffalo

Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 5
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 5
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University at Buffalo

Graduates of University at Buffalo’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	$59,797
2 years	$59,485
3 years	$72,822
4 years	$82,061
5 years	$83,498

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $82,061, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo stands at $24,846.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo are 16% women (19) and 84% men (99).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 88 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 18% were women (16) and 82% were men (72).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 26% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 25 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 5 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo, higher than 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 University at Buffalo

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University at Buffalo breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	118

Best-Paid Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Aeronautical Engineering program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.