# Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $96,510 across 59 colleges (middle half $92,360–$102,756); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering: median $95,317 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | 23% | $134,960 | 8.3% |
| Software Developers | 14% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 8% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Other Engineers | 7% | not reported | — |
| Civil Engineers | 5% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 3% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Other Engineering Technologists And Technicians, Except Drafters | 1% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $91,999 (3) | — |
| AZ | $95,552 (3) | — |
| CA | $101,797 (9) | $102,848 (214) |
| FL | $95,552 (5) | — |
| NY | $91,713 (4) | — |
| OH | $92,999 (3) | — |
| TX | $99,239 (3) | $94,452 (107) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $125,514
2. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $115,706
3. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $107,498
4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $106,633
5. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $106,171
6. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $101,797
7. University of California-Irvine (CA): $100,537
8. University of California-San Diego (CA): $100,173
9. San Diego State University (CA): $100,139
10. Florida Institute of Technology (FL): $97,015
11. University of Central Florida (FL): $96,972
12. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (FL): $95,552

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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