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 University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #45 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #39 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 University at Buffalo is $59,797. This is less than $65,118, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,846 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 University at Buffalo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from University at Buffalo. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from University at Buffalo in 2020-2021, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Industrial Engineering | 217 |
| Civil Engineering | 200 |
| Electrical Engineering | 159 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
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