U.S. median for this major: $96,510.
College Scorecard field of study; 286 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 28% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $62,798. College Scorecard.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $39,171 | $171,177 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $37,924 | $165,728 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $37,346 | $163,202 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $37,587 | $164,255 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $42,834 | $187,185 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($95,552) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $58,891 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at Arizona colleges
Every Arizona college we cover that reports Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $96,946 | $25,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | $95,552 | $26,995 | $40,287 | 68% |
| 3 | University of Arizona | $86,529 | $23,656 | $16,674 | 68% |
Careers for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates
Aerospace engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $84,131
- Full cost breakdown · all 16 majors · overview
Related majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
- Mechanical Engineering$96,331
- Electrical Engineering$99,450
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates earn?
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott earn a median $95,552 four years after graduating and $75,483 one year after. The U.S. median for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates across 59 colleges is $96,510.
How much debt do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is $26,995, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott a good school for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering in Arizona?
On pay, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott earn $95,552 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Arizona colleges ($95,552) and $958 below the U.S. median ($96,510). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott rank for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering in Arizona?
Of 3 Arizona colleges reporting Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduate earnings, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranks 2nd. The highest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion at $96,946.
What jobs do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates get?
A common career is aerospace engineer, with a median wage of $123,170 in Arizona and $134,960 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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