by our College Data Analytics Team
[Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering](/majors/engineering/aerospace-and-aeronautical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying aerospace and aeronautical engineering schools.
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Below are the schools whose aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #1 spot for highest-paid aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates in the Southwest Region. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. After graduating, aerospace and aeronautical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $100,587 annually.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott produces some of the highest-paid graduates in aerospace and aeronautical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Prescott. Students who complete the aerospace and aeronautical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $97,915.
Students chasing top earnings in aerospace and aeronautical engineering will find them at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, aerospace and aeronautical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $88,986 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station produces some of the highest-paid graduates in aerospace and aeronautical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the aerospace and aeronautical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $96,505.
A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University one of the highest-paying schools for aerospace and aeronautical engineering. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the aerospace and aeronautical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,406.
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying aerospace and aeronautical engineering schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of about $95,469 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona came in at #7 for aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of about $103,537 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #8 for aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of about $72,607 a year early in their careers.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #9 spot for aerospace and aeronautical engineering salaries this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of about $68,226 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 9 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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