# University of Alabama in Huntsville: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's)

Huntsville, AL. IPEDS 100706, CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/majors/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,383
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,339 (U.S. median for this major: $96,510 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $91,999): -$4,660
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,171

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,339 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,192 | $71,407 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,532 | $72,906 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,210 | $80,306 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,777 | $91,627 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,501 | $94,819 | 1.7 years |

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

## Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $102,756 | $20,458 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $91,999 | $26,787 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $87,339 | $25,000 | $18,796 | 64% |

## Careers
- Aerospace engineer (SOC 17-2010): median wage $131,090 Huntsville, AL, $127,540 AL, $134,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,380 Huntsville, AL, $162,350 AL, $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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