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 USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for aerospace engineering majors, USC came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from USC. This makes it the #5 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #20 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 USC is $78,980. This is higher than $72,409, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from USC in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Aerospace Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $112,143 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all aerospace engineering graduates with a master's is $99,930.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering from USC. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Computer Engineering | 92 |
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