Aeronautical Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 92 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Aeronautical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Aeronautical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 9,596 students earned theirAeronautical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Aeronautical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,433 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 457 |
Earnings of Aeronautical Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Aeronautical Engineering of $89,440 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,688 |
| 4 years | $89,440 |
| 5 years | $101,440 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Aeronautical Engineering majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. About 79.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aeronautical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 58.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 8.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 6.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Aeronautical Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 544 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 543 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 382 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 296 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 291 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 287 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 203 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 174 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 154 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their associate degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 147 associate degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aeronautical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 9,539 |
| Astronautical Engineering | 57 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Aeronautical Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.