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 UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from UCSD. This makes it the #41 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 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,401 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at UCSD is $178 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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The aerospace engineering program at UCSD awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from UCSD in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 238 |
| Computer Engineering | 213 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
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