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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #31 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #8 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 UMN Twin Cities is $68,495. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $31,535 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 $41,474.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at UMN Twin Cities is $283 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from UMN Twin Cities. About 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
The aerospace engineering program at UMN Twin Cities awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 89% of these degrees went to men with the other 11% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Industrial Engineering | 97 |
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