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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UMCP was ranked #11 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 #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,631 a year. This is higher than $72,409, 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 $68,966 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 aerospace engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from UMCP in 2022 were men.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 425 |
| General Engineering | 201 |
| Electrical Engineering | 201 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
| Computer Engineering | 117 |
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