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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 98 aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Aeronautical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#34 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#34 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$64,533
2 years	$64,328
3 years	$70,174
4 years	$79,301
5 years	$81,624

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $79,301, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $26,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Program-wide, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 14% women (14) and 86% men (84).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 72 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 8% were women (6) and 92% were men (66).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 15 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
International (Nonresident)	3

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 11 doctoral aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	98

Highest-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.