Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Aerospace Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 246 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $106,633 four years after completion, which is 14% above the national median for Aerospace Engineering programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$106,633
Completers
246
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
24
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$115,736
Completers
57
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,830 | 8% | 10,640 |
| Avionics Technicians | $77,420 | Not reported | 21,280 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$15,948
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
Graduation Rate
86.3%
Total Enrollment
30,923
Same Program at Other Institutions
- University of Southern California — $125,514
- University of Colorado Boulder — $116,350
- University of California-Los Angeles — $115,706
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — $115,075
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $114,620