by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UMCP. This makes it the #30 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #12 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 UMCP is $66,447. This is higher than $65,118, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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 Maryland - College Park.
Of the 156 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from UMCP in 2020-2021, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from UMCP in 2021, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 381 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 374 |
| Electrical Engineering | 239 |
| Civil Engineering | 168 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 137 |
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