Here is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU highly for aeronautical engineering, placing at #71 out of 73 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in aeronautical engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,867 a year. This is above $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, aeronautical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is below $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Read more about WSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSU granted 58 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |