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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 151 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #1 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,835 a year. This is higher than $72,409, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at CU - Boulder is $568 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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The aerospace engineering program at CU - Boulder awarded 199 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's aerospace engineering program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $96,904. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $99,930.
Of the 131 students who earned a master's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 341 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 133 |
| General Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 93 |
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