Aerospace Engineering Schools in Illinois

242 Aerospace Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Aerospace Engineering major is the 153rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Aerospace Engineering Majors in Illinois

Aerospace Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	165
Master’s Degree	65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	12

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a aerospace engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of aerospace engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:

• Asian: 24.4%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• White: 44.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 17.4%
• Other Races: 3.7%

Jobs for Aerospace Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 11,090 people employed in jobs related to an aerospace engineering degree, compared to 289,780 nationwide.

Wages for Aerospace Engineering Jobs in Illinois

In this state, aerospace engineering grads earn an average of $114,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $117,100.

Most Popular Aerospace Engineering Programs in IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer aerospace engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Aerospace Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers aerospace engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers	5%	$129,600
Engineering Professors	4%	$103,720

View Nationwide Aerospace Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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