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Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Clarkson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clarkson University sits in Potsdam, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at Clarkson University.

Online & Distance Learning at Clarkson University

Online coursework is an option at Clarkson University. Of 3,348 students, 317 (9%) studied exclusively online and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Clarkson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Clarkson University’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 5
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#66 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#70 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Clarkson University

Graduates of Clarkson University’s Aeronautical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,036
2 years	$67,748
3 years	$73,468
4 years	$78,376
5 years	$95,489

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Clarkson University report median earnings of $78,376, compared with $83,787 for all Clarkson University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Clarkson University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Clarkson University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Clarkson University are 10% women (3) and 90% men (27).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Clarkson University

Of the 30 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Clarkson University, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Clarkson University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*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 Clarkson University

The Aeronautical Engineering program at Clarkson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	30

Best-Paid Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at Clarkson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
Avionics Technicians	$31,577

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.