Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering is offered at 92 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’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 (this page) | 2,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 457 |
Earnings of Aeronautical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Aeronautical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Aeronautical Engineering students seeking a master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 544 master'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 543 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 382 master'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 296 master'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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 291 master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 287 master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 282 master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master'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 Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 203 master'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 Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 200 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 192 master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 192 master'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.
United States Air Force Academy is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master'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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Aeronautical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 153 master'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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering. This school awarded 149 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 147 master'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.
Aeronautical Engineering Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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