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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from SDSU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,375 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $31,885 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 $41,474.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 aerospace engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from SDSU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 264 |
| Civil Engineering | 248 |
| Electrical Engineering | 125 |
| Computer Engineering | 118 |
| Environmental Engineering | 38 |
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