by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from MIT. This makes it the #6 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 aerospace engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
Of the 48 students who earned a master's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from MIT in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Systems Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 207 |
| Chemical Engineering | 113 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 91 |
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