# North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199193, CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,820
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,932 (U.S. median for this major: $96,510 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,574 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,578

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,932 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,382 | $27,060 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 1.9 years |

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

## Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $89,932 | $21,574 | $17,303 | 85% |

## Careers
- Aerospace engineer (SOC 17-2010): median wage not reported Raleigh-Cary, NC, $122,930 NC, $134,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,780 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $167,840 NC, $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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