Bachelor’s Degrees in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
Education Levels of Aerospace Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,195 people earned their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. This makes it the 80th most popular bachelor'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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,195 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,392 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 428 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
| Associate Degree | 47 |
| Basic Certificate | 43 |
Earnings of Aerospace Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for aerospace engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering. About 82.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,118 |
| Women | 1,077 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 721 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 851 |
| White | 3,626 |
| International Students | 398 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 434 |
Most Popular Aerospace Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Purdue. About 12% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UCF. About 13% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 23% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 23% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech. About 21% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 12% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UMCP. About 13% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Prescott. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UCSD. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Penn State University Park. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering. 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, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from U-M. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. About 26% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from RPI. About 29% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from University at Buffalo. About 11% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UIUC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for aerospace engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UAH. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 20% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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