by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from NC State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,111 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,118 for all aerospace engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,574 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 North Carolina State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 students earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from NC State. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering from NC State. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 402 |
| Electrical Engineering | 373 |
| Computer Engineering | 313 |
| Textile Engineering | 304 |
| Civil Engineering | 223 |
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