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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Central Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what University of Central Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Florida is in Orlando, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 291 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at University of Central Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Central Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Central Florida. Of 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of Central Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Florida’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of Central Florida

Graduates of University of Central Florida’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	$63,377
2 years	$59,485
3 years	$64,720
4 years	$74,173
5 years	$84,789

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida report median earnings of $74,173, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida comes in at $27,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Central Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Central Florida are 15% women (43) and 85% men (248).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 226 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Central Florida, 15% were women (35) and 85% were men (191).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	135
Hispanic / Latino	59
Black / African American	7
Asian	13
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 38% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 60 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University of Central Florida, 12% were women (7) and 88% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	3
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 47% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, above the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 5 doctoral aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Central Florida, 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 of Central Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Central Florida, 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 of Central Florida

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Central Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	291

Best-Paid Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Central Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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.