by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $65,199. This is higher than $65,118, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,787 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at The University of Alabama.
The aerospace engineering program at UA awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. 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 UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 29 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UA, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 378 |
| Chemical Engineering | 171 |
| Civil Engineering | 149 |
| Electrical Engineering | 94 |
| Computer Engineering | 32 |
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