by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $73,887. This is higher than $72,409, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $66,290 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 86 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from UA in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UA aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from UA in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 |
| Civil Engineering | 157 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 23 |
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