# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,856
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,633 (U.S. median for this major: $96,510 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $106,633 | $26,000 | $24,953 | 86% |
| University of Virginia | $85,681 | $14,214 | $21,565 | 96% |

## Careers
- Aerospace engineer (SOC 17-2010): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $143,210 VA, $134,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $137,870 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $176,160 VA, $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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