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. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from KU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,244 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 42 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of aerospace engineering master's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
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