We'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 #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSU is $61,526. This is less than $72,409, 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 $28,249 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 $41,474.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 67 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from WSU in 2021-2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 47 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
Other Races | 2 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Aerospace Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $89,838 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $99,930.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from WSU in 2022, 91% were men and 9% 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 |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Wichita State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Industrial Engineering | 108 |
Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
Biomedical Engineering | 42 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 42 |
Computer Engineering | 23 |
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