by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for aeronautical engineering, ranked #30 out of 73 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for aeronautical engineering at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $81,428 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, aeronautical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,572 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 89% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. About 74% of graduates fell into 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
ISU granted 173 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 10 |
