2027 Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Illinois

General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools.

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• Best General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology education in Illinois.

Top Schools in General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

45 General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Degrees Awarded

$39,228 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Lewis University this year for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Set in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lewis University awarded about 45 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program make about $39,228 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,873. Get the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology details for Lewis University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Degrees Awarded

$42,010 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Southern Illinois University Carbondale one of the top schools for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 55 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $42,010 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750. See the full general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program report for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.