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 UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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UIUC was ranked #9 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 Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UIUC. This makes it the #13 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #10 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 UIUC is $75,859. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at UIUC is $605 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UIUC. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's aerospace engineering program at UIUC make a median salary of $99,132. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $99,930.
Of the 32 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 370 |
| Electrical Engineering | 357 |
| Computer Engineering | 318 |
| Civil Engineering | 313 |
| Chemical Engineering | 189 |
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