by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from WSU. This makes it the #38 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,979 a year. This is less than $65,118, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 Wichita State University.
The aerospace engineering program at WSU awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from WSU. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 127 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 65 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 45 |
| Computer Engineering | 25 |
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