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 UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UW Seattle. This makes it the #11 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,881 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $54,109 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Aerospace Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $110,536 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 aerospace engineering majors earned their master's degree from UW Seattle. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 359 |
| Civil Engineering | 292 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 244 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 132 |
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