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 University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #45 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #39 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 University at Buffalo is $69,716. This is less than $72,409, 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 University at Buffalo, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $15,788 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of aerospace engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
The aerospace engineering program at University at Buffalo awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 87% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 281 |
| Civil Engineering | 218 |
| General Engineering | 176 |
| Electrical Engineering | 157 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 136 |
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