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. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UF. This makes it the #16 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,726 a year. This is higher than $65,118, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Aerospace Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $84,239 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $86,822.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,573 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 $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Florida.
Of the 126 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UF, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of aerospace engineering master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 597 |
| Electrical Engineering | 336 |
| Systems Engineering | 285 |
| Civil Engineering | 244 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 167 |
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