Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 92 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Aeronautical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Aeronautical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,596 degrees were awarded toAeronautical 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 | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 6,433 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 457 |
Earnings of Aeronautical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering of $89,440 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,249 |
| Women | 1,184 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Aeronautical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,864 | 60.1% |
| Asian | 808 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 867 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 313 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 129 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 278 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Aeronautical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Aeronautical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 544 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 543 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their bachelor's 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 287 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's 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.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 163 bachelor's 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 153 bachelor's 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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 147 bachelor's 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 Concentrations
| 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 bachelor’s 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
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