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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at Iowa State University

160 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
The Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at Iowa State University.

Here, 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. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.

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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Degrees Available at Iowa State

Iowa State Aerospace Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 2
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 3
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 12
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 13
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Colleges for Veterans 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 20
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 21
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 22
Highest Paid Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 30
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 32
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 33
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 33
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 49

Popularity of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State. This makes it the #38 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 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Aerospace Engineering Graduates from Iowa State Make?

$66,960 Bachelor's Median Salary
$77,649 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Aerospace Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $66,960. This is higher than $65,118, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of Aerospace Engineering Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's aerospace engineering program at Iowa State make a median salary of $77,649. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $86,822.

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How Much Student Debt Do Aerospace Engineering Graduates from Iowa State Have?

$26,572 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Aerospace Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,572 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at Iowa State is $226 per month.

Aerospace Engineering Student Diversity at Iowa State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Iowa State University.

Iowa State Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program

Of the 160 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from Iowa State in 2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 126
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 11

Iowa State Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program

Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from Iowa State in 2021, 88% were men and 13% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in aerospace engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 451
Computer Engineering 373
Civil Engineering 179
Industrial Engineering 149
Chemical Engineering 136

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