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Aeronautical Engineering at University of Southern California

Aeronautical Engineering at University of Southern California

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

University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 203 aeronautical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Aeronautical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 74
Best Value California #12 of 12
Best Value Far Western (Region) #13 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 74
Best Value California #12 of 12
Best Value Far Western (Region) #13 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of Southern California

Those who finish University of Southern California’s Aeronautical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Aeronautical Engineering at University of Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $92,913
2 years $89,595
3 years $102,138
4 years $115,850
5 years $130,032

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $115,850, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Aeronautical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of Southern California stands at $21,140.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of Southern California are 30% women (61) and 70% men (142).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 61 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 31% were women (19) and 69% were men (42).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 2
Asian 11
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of Southern California

Minority students account for 51% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 134 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 31% were women (41) and 69% were men (93).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 58
Hispanic / Latino 22
Black / African American 2
Asian 27
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 16
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Among the 6 doctoral aeronautical engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of Southern California

*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 Southern California

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering 203

Highest-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Aeronautical Engineering program at University of Southern California 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

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