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Aeronautical Engineering Schools in California

470 students earned Aerospace Engineering degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Aeronautical Engineering is the 53rd most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Aeronautical Engineering Majors in California

Aerospace Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 303
Post-Master’s Certificate 123
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

Gender Distribution

In California, a aerospace engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of aerospace engineering majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Aeronautical Engineering Grads in California

45,420 people in the state and 289,780 in the nation are employed in jobs related to aerospace engineering.

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Wages for Aeronautical Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a aerospace engineering grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $117,100 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer aerospace engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,873 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $66,662 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,542. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $26,542. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 61% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. In their early career, CSULB grads earn an average salary of $46,059. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

Aeronautical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers aerospace engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Aerospace Engineers 9% $122,960
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to aerospace engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

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