by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for aeronautical engineering, coming in at #3 out of 73 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 3 of 73 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools in California | 1 of 12 |
Here is each degree level offered in aeronautical engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 134 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $115,850 a year. This is above $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, aeronautical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $21,140 in student loans. This is above $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USC granted 61 bachelor’s degrees in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 134 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
