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 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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. This is less than $65,199, 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 NC State, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,750 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 $23,888.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from NC State in 2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
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, 72% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from NC State in 2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
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, 86% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 352 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 237 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
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