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Graduate Aeronautical Engineering Programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

74 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in aeronautical engineering at Illinois. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Illinois Graduate Aeronautical Engineering Rankings

#9 in the U.S.
#1 in Illinois
#2 in the Great Lakes Region

By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for aeronautical engineering, coming in at #9 out of 74 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools 9 of 74
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools in Illinois 1 of 2
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2 of 12

Graduate Aeronautical Engineering Degrees at Illinois

The table below lists every degree level offered in aeronautical engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 141
Master’s 66
Doctoral 8

Illinois Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 66 master’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.

Master’s Rankings

Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 1
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 3
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 13

Illinois Graduate Tuition and Fees

$39,877 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $36,500 $46,500
Fees $3,377 $3,377

Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 83% of aeronautical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.

Illinois gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Master's degree grads The majority of aeronautical engineering master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in aeronautical engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 2

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General (Master’s)

Illinois awarded 66 master’s degrees in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).

Illinois Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 8 doctoral degrees in aeronautical engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

Illinois is not yet ranked for aeronautical engineering at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 88% of aeronautical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.

Illinois gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of aeronautical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in aeronautical engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 0

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General (Doctoral)

Illinois granted 8 doctoral completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).

Undergraduate Study in Aeronautical Engineering at Illinois

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering 141

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