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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 282 aeronautical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Aeronautical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 2
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 2
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Those who finish University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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	$79,191
2 years	$83,493
3 years	$92,680
4 years	$102,562
5 years	$116,133

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $102,562, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $21,603.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Program-wide, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 20% women (57) and 80% men (225).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 128 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 17% were women (22) and 83% were men (106).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	1
Asian	22
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 129 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 26% were women (33) and 74% were men (96).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	9
Asian	19
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	52
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 25 doctoral aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	282

Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.