Master’s Degrees in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
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Education Levels of Aerospace Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,077 people earned their master's degree in aerospace engineering. This makes it the 87th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in aerospace engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,077 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 442 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
Earnings of Aerospace Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for aerospace engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for aerospace engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in aerospace engineering. About 82.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,715 |
| Women | 362 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of aerospace engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 1,210 |
| International Students | 286 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 140 |
Most Popular Aerospace Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in aerospace engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for aerospace engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 27% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Purdue. About 17% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech. About 23% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from U-M. Of these students, 19% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from USC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from MIT. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Stanford. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 40% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in aerospace engineering. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from UW Seattle. About 7% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Of these students, 5% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 6% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. About 8% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Florida Tech. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from ASU - Tempe. About 13% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from UF. Of these students, 17% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 4% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in aerospace engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. About 3% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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