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 #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $70,760 a year. This is less than $72,409, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 aerospace engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 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 bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's aerospace engineering program at UF make a median salary of $92,942. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $99,930.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of aerospace engineering master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 487 |
| Systems Engineering | 300 |
| Electrical Engineering | 287 |
| Civil Engineering | 203 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 144 |
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