by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAH ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UAH. This makes it the #34 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #28 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 UAH is $70,383. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAH paid an average of $958 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $421 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $23,012 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,122 | $11,122 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,462 | $4,462 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UAH. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UAH 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 UAH Online Learning page.
Of the 37 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UAH, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 127 |
| Computer Engineering | 81 |
| General Engineering | 72 |
| Electrical Engineering | 65 |
| Industrial Engineering | 40 |
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