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aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other

What aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other Majors Need to Know

Coursework for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.7 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.3 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Processing Information	4.2 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Dassault Systemes CATIA	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
C++	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates include:

• Electrical Engineering Teacher
• Electronic Science Teacher
• Applied Mechanics Teacher
• Lecturer
• Chemical Engineering Teacher
• Agricultural Engineering Teacher
• Adjunct Engineering Instructor
• Metallurgy Teacher
• Industrial Engineering Professor
• Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
• Civil Engineering Professor
• Surveying Teacher
• Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
• Geological Engineering Teacher
• Drawing Instructor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	31.1%
Bachelor’s degree	16.6%
Master’s degree	11.1%
Post-master’s certificate	10.0%
Postsecondary certificate	10.0%
Post-doctoral training	9.3%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	4.4%
High school diploma or equivalent	3.6%
Some college courses	2.3%
First professional degree	0.9%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.7%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

How Much Do aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$77,688
4 years	$89,440
5 years	$101,440

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $101,440 — roughly 31% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other Programs

Distance learning is reported by IPEDS for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Master’s	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other graduates earn a median of $89,440 four years after completion — roughly 135% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	14.02
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General	14.0201
Astronautical Engineering	14.0202
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	14.1001
Mechanical Engineering	14.1901
Agricultural Engineering	14.0301
Architectural Engineering	14.0401
Biochemical Engineering	14.4301
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	14.0501
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	14.4501
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering	14.0601
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering	14.0702

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.