by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for aerospace engineering majors, Stanford came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Stanford. This makes it the #7 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's aerospace engineering program at Stanford make a median salary of $108,457. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all aerospace engineering graduates with a master's is $86,822.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Stanford University.
Of the 5 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Stanford, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Stanford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 259 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 253 |
| Civil Engineering | 176 |
| Other Engineering | 113 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 77 |
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