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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 215 aeronautical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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	$71,689
2 years	$68,219
3 years	$84,020
4 years	$93,533
5 years	$109,503

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $93,533, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $23,951.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 15% women (32) and 85% men (183).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 141 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 14% were women (20) and 86% were men (121).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	2
Asian	52
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 66 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 17% were women (11) and 83% were men (55).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	17
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	20

Minority students account for 36% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 8 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 12% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	215

Best-Paid Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. 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.