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Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degrees in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

6,195 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 73 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.4% of aerospace engineering graduates were international students.

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
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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
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There are 73 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
253 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
206 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

201 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

199 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
194 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
173 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
169 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
160 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
156 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

127 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
127 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
127 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
126 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
126 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

122 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

114 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
113 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

105 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
101 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

101 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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