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. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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UT Austin was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for aerospace engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. This makes it the #13 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #15 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 UT Austin is $81,022. 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 UT Austin, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $42,934 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at UT Austin is $441 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. About 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin 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 Texas at Austin with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 390 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Civil Engineering | 225 |
| Chemical Engineering | 165 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 154 |
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