by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how OSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,660 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,199 for all aerospace engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OSU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 $23,888.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at OSU is $492 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at OSU paid an average of $698 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $181 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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The aerospace engineering program at OSU awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 303 |
| Electrical Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 |
| Industrial Engineering | 52 |
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