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Aeronautical Engineering Schools in California

1,275 students earned Aerospace Engineering degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

An Aeronautical Engineering major is the 79th most popular major in this state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 805
Master’s Degree 303
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 123
Post-Master’s 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: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Aeronautical Engineering Grads in California

In this state, there are 45,420 people employed in jobs related to an aerospace engineering degree, compared to 289,780 nationwide.

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Wages for Aeronautical Engineering Jobs in California

Aerospace Engineering grads earn an average of $129,790 in the state and $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:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,304. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Electrical Engineering 4,695
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Biomedical Engineering 1,744
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136
Systems Engineering 537

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