by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn. This makes it the #44 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,127 a year. This is less than $65,118, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,458 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Auburn University.
Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from Auburn in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of aerospace engineering master's degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 285 |
| Architectural Engineering | 231 |
| Industrial Engineering | 178 |
| Computer Engineering | 171 |
| Civil Engineering | 152 |
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