# California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's)

San Luis Obispo, CA. IPEDS 110422, CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo/majors/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,509
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $107,498 (U.S. median for this major: $96,510 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CA: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $125,514 | $21,140 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $115,706 | $19,000 | $12,548 | 93% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $107,498 | $22,500 | $16,665 | 86% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $106,171 | $26,295 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $101,797 | $25,300 | $10,440 | 69% |
| University of California-Irvine | $100,537 | $18,950 | $14,251 | 87% |
| University of California-San Diego | $100,173 | $21,305 | $12,470 | 86% |
| San Diego State University | $100,139 | $23,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| University of California-Davis | $93,414 | $19,058 | $14,741 | 86% |

## Careers
- Aerospace engineer (SOC 17-2010): median wage $135,490 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $157,620 CA, $134,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $213,070 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, $210,280 CA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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