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#1

#1 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$69,479

#2

#2 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$68,585

#3

#3 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 450) resulting in acceptance.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,755

Median Starting Salary

$59,465

#4

#4 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#5

#5 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,340 out of 34,000 applicants.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,232

Median Starting Salary

$60,975

#6

#6 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,380–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$17,402

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#7

#7 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$61,378

#8

#8 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

#9

#9 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Overall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$38,983

Median Starting Salary

$65,536

#10

#10 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$39,127

Median Starting Salary

$69,073

#11

#11 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#12

#12 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

the University of Alabama in Huntsville is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$18,588

Median Starting Salary

$63,350

#13

#13 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$46,876

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#14

#14 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$60,978

#15

#15 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$66,609

#16

#16 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$62,959

#17

#17 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$66,973

#18

#18 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$63,670

#19

#19 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$62,999

#20

#20 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$30,752

Median Starting Salary

$60,753

#21

#21 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$66,495

#22

#22 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$68,932

#23

#23 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$64,875

#24

#24 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$30,590

Median Starting Salary

$75,939

#25

#25 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$66,835

#26

#26 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$66,577

#27

#27 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$69,321

#28

#28 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

#29

#29 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,420–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$38,279

Median Starting Salary

$69,280

#30

#30 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$67,037

#31

#31 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#32

#32 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

In general, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,023

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#33

#33 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$67,408

#34

#34 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$64,937

#35

#35 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$66,161

#36

#36 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#37

#37 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$68,727

#38

#38 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#39

#39 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$65,409

#40

#40 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Utah State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,050–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,577

Median Starting Salary

$66,475

#41

#41 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,407

Median Starting Salary

$64,583

#42

#42 Best College for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

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About Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.

Those who are passionate about Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 8,369 students are granted some level of degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in Georgia compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering is $63,000.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering majors is Aerospace Engineers. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering can prepare you for is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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These are the careers in highest demand for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
432
Female Students
65 (15%)
Male Students
367 (84%)

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