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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at West Virginia University

79 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
#54 Overall Quality
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering is one of the majors in the engineering program at West Virginia University.

We'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. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.

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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Degrees Available at WVU

WVU Aerospace Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 50
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools 54

Popularity of Aerospace Engineering at WVU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from WVU. This makes it the #56 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Aerospace Engineering Graduates from WVU Make?

$72,210 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Aerospace Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $72,210. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,409 for all aerospace engineering students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Aerospace Engineering Graduates from WVU Have?

$61,763 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Aerospace Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $61,763 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,474 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at WVU is $725 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from WVU Cost?

$9,648 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$58,566 Average Student Debt

WVU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,648 $27,360
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $13,876 $13,876
On Campus Other Expenses $3,170 $3,170

Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.

WVU Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 79 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 3

Does WVU Offer an Online BS in Aerospace Engineering?

Online degrees for the WVU aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.

WVU Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 7 aerospace engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 86% were men and 14% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in aerospace engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Aerospace Engineering Student Diversity at WVU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at West Virginia University.

Majors Similar to Aerospace Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 192
Industrial Engineering 116
Civil Engineering 109
Petroleum Engineering 71
Electrical Engineering 62

View All Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Related Majors >

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