Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering is offered at 92 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
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Education Levels of Aeronautical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,596 people earned theirAeronautical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Aeronautical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,433 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 457 |
Earnings of Aeronautical Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering of $89,440 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,688 |
| 4 years | $89,440 |
| 5 years | $101,440 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Aeronautical Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Aeronautical Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 543 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 413 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 296 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 291 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 287 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 215 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 9,539 |
| Astronautical Engineering | 57 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Aeronautical Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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