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Aeronautical Engineering at University of California-Davis

Aeronautical Engineering at University of California-Davis

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 aeronautical engineering degrees were awarded at University of California-Davis.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Davis

Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Among 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Davis

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Davis’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) California #9 of 12
Best Value Far Western (Region) #9 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #10 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #24 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Davis

Those who finish University of California-Davis’s Aeronautical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Aeronautical Engineering at University of California-Davis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,999
2 years $61,516
3 years $76,323
4 years $85,561
5 years $98,457

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis take home a median $85,561, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Aeronautical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Davis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis comes in at $19,058.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of California-Davis, by degree type.

Program-wide, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at University of California-Davis are 27% women (18) and 73% men (49).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 67 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 27% were women (18) and 73% were men (49).

University of California-Davis gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 23
Black / African American 1
Asian 13
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of California-Davis

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher 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 University of California-Davis

This Aeronautical Engineering program at University of California-Davis breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering 67

Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at University of California-Davis pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Aeronautical Engineering graduates, 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

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