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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from SDSU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,870 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,118 for all aerospace engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at San Diego State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from SDSU. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
The aerospace engineering program at SDSU awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 243 |
| Civil Engineering | 162 |
| Electrical Engineering | 145 |
| Computer Engineering | 92 |
| Environmental Engineering | 29 |
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