by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 80 degrees and certificates in Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 98% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $54,214 one year after completing, rising to $62,427 after four years.
Studying Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology covers Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology. A Program That Focuses On The Principles, Technology, And Maintenance Of Ground-Based Systems And Equipments Used To Support Aviation Flight Operations And Space Operations. Includes Instruction In Computer Science, Electronics, Basic Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration, Corrosion Control, Fluid Power, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Safety, Maintenance Management, Vehicle And Equipment Operation, And Applications To Specific Ground Support Systems.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, aerospace ground equipment technology is a widely-pursued major, with 80 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award aerospace ground equipment technology degrees, an average of 40 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 78.
By level, the 80 awards include 2 certificates and 78 bachelor’s degrees.
Women earned 5% of aerospace ground equipment technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (4 of 80). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (44) and Hispanic or Latino (8), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks aerospace ground equipment technology schools within 1 state. In all, 2 colleges offer aerospace ground equipment technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common aerospace ground equipment technology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 78 of the 80 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to aerospace ground equipment technology call most for Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis and Operations Monitoring, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Engineering and Technology and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an aerospace ground equipment technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 78 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to aerospace ground equipment technology, at 39.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 39.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 33.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology, with an average median salary of $62,705; the strongest outlook belongs to Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians, at 10.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Engineering Test Technician, Test Specialist, Wind Tunnel Technician and Aerospace Operations Technologist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to aerospace ground equipment technology, at 214,833.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 214,833 | 10.6% |
| Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists | 31,884 | 10.1% |
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology graduates earn a median $54,214 one year after completing their program, $62,427 after four years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,214 |
| 4 years | $62,427 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to aerospace ground equipment technology, with a median salary of $77,835.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists | $47,575 |
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology has 4 similar majors in the Military Technologies & Sciences field, which together award 146 degrees a year; the largest are Air and Space Operations Technology (116), Military Information Systems Technology (15) and Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal (14). Browse all Military Technologies & Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Air and Space Operations Technology | 116 |
| Military Information Systems Technology | 15 |
| Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal | 14 |
| Radar Communications and Systems Technology | 1 |
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