### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering is a valuable choice and frequently a mandatory first step for scholars coveting to enter a career as a senior aeronautical engineer, an aerospace engineer, or a propulsion engineer. In fact, aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is fairly popular ranking as the 82nd most popular degree. In the last year, there were 4,887 aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering degrees conferred. In-state tuition for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering at private schools is, on average, 4.1 times more pricey than their public equivalents.

 With just 72 universities having programs for this degree you could have limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering undergraduates, look at schools in California which have the most students admitted to aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering annually. More generally, the best region to major in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is in the Southeast region with [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach), [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus), and [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the Big Ten Conference with [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best college for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The 'best' school might not actually be the 'best' school for you. There might be a bunch of perspectives to consider when deciding on college. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could sway one's decision on which university to attend. Here at Authority, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering college has the top campus, the winner is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). If, for example, you are very interested in which college boasts the finest campus, then we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection of the college with the best student life for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top selections. Some of our decisions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a primary deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspis the most expensive school for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the expense at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspinto perspective. You could also care to know that aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the 139th most expensive major in America, with an average associated cost of $34,700. On a broader scale, the most costly state for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering in the country is Massachusetts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the main schools in the state, of $53,450 and $51,604. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the U.S. for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology) with a cost of $53,450, and [Worcester Polytechnic Institute](/colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute) with a cost of $51,604.

 Our cheapest region for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the Plains region which is represented by [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university) with a cost of $23,230, [Wichita State University](/colleges/wichita-state-university) with a cost of $15,890, and [Missouri University of Science and Technology](/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology) with a cost of $27,921. On the bright side, the most affordable university for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying around $11,300 for a degree in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering. That price inflates dramatically to a median of $30,400 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the university constituting the best value for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering: [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). Through this link you will see our comprehensive list about the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this list is predicated on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering majors can vary, but two-years after leaving college graduates will regularly earn around $71,100. While there can be much variation in pay; top earners can rake in up to $105,700. Even straight out of university, the minimum earning opportunities within the aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering field make $46,800, which could be worse. The top earning grads for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering attended [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering ranks below average, coming within the 48th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the most composite diversity for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ranks only in the 71st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 58th percentile. White students make up the largest proportion, 59%, of students studying aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Additionally, 86% of undergrads seeking an aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering degree are men.

 The median rating for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering's professors is 3.9 stars, a ranking that is 2% lower than the median score for all majors; which is a subpar score. If you are interested in the most popular aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering instructor nationally, take a look at Dan Dendauw from [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach). This might be a shock, but the best rated professors of aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering from student rankings are at [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach). If we incorporate data beyond simply rankings we find that the school possessing comprehensively the best professors for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). One will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, we hope you believe that approaching higher education with a perspective primarily shaped by superlatives could cause problems. We at Authority hope you read our other pages on different universities and explore a few of our insightful background pages on beneficial details to look out for as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the 82nd most popular degree in America, with 4,887 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #83 [Computer and Information Systems Security](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-and-information-systems-security), and narrowly lost to #81 [Graphic Design](/rankings/best-colleges-for-graphic-design).

 The degree is offered at a total of 72 colleges across the nation, and is the 220th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 17% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 70% of colleges offering aerospace aeronautical and astronautical engineering are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most aerospace aeronautical and astronautical engineering graduates, largely led by [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo) and [California State Polytechnic University-Pomona](/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more aerospace aeronautical and astronautical engineering graduates than [California Institute of Technology](/colleges/california-institute-of-technology), which graduated 224 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study aerospace aeronautical and astronautical engineering). More students studied aerospace aeronautical and astronautical engineering as a percentage of total students at [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-prescott) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering is the 139th most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $34,708 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #140, [Architectural Technology](rankings/best-colleges-for-architectural-technology), with a median cost of $34,596).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering programs led by [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology) with an annual cost of $53,450. Massachusetts is the most expensive state for aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering also led by [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology) and [Worcester Polytechnic Institute](/colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 75.58% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 34.42% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), which is the 14th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Western Michigan University](/colleges/western-michigan-university). It costs just $15,118 per year, but it's its aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering program is ranked #62. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo)  might be for you, ranked #21 with an in-state cost of just $5,742. Another more affordable choice would be #19, [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) in Orange County, FL with a cost of $4,478 for in-state students and $19,810 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is an important investment for most. It's critical to lack doubt you are able to justify that investment. With that in mind, we hope the following career and income info help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduate brings home a starting income of $68,848 a year, which is the 21st most of any focus. Later on in their careers, they can earn as high as $105,701 per year down to $46,768, but average around $71,098. For context, that's 84% over average.

 The most common work position for an Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduate is Engineer, which usually make roughly $59,000; next are Senior Software Engineer and Senior Engineer, which often earn near $82,000 and $75,000 respectively.

 New England has the best paid Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduates. The most well paid state for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduates is MA. The most well paid conference for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduates is New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering: Median Professor Rating: 3.9 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors consistently play an astronomical role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you major in. An effective professor may provide inspiration and set you up for future success. On the other hand, a bad professor can drive unwelcome anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering have a median student rating of 3.9 out of 5, which puts them in the top 74th percentile in the nation grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 3.9 rating is 2.5% shy of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering just out-ranked those from ["African-American Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-african-american-studies), whereas ["Electrical and Electronics Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-electrical-and-electronics-engineering)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

 Now for some statistics about Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors. Colleges located in small suburbs tend to have the best Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors. The Southern Conference has the highest rated Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors. The New England region has the highest rated Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors than private colleges. Finally, South Carolina has the highest rated Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professors in America.

 Dan Dendauw, professor at [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach](/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona-beach)&nbspin Daytona Beach, FL is the most popular Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professor in the nation. Teng Zhang, professor at [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university)&nbspin Syracuse, NY is the highest rated Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an extremely influential time of one's life; it is a time for individual progress and maturation. Pupils continue to realize their purpose and build many of the required skills to be a successful adult. But growth also happens outside the classroom - the campus dialogue, the wild anecdote gained from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different frame of mind. Therefore, finding a diverse college tremendously enriches what one gains from the time at college.

 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering is a slightly more racially diverse major than average\*. 59% of the US' Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(16%), latino students (12%), and asian students (10%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [San Jose State University](/colleges/san-jose-state-university)&nbspin San Jose, CA.

 Furthermore, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering is the the 13th most male dominated subject, with 86% of students identify as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology) in Cambridge, MA.

 Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering is more fiscally diverse than 71% of focuses. 28% of its students come from households with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 16% are from homes that make between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 26% grew up in households with a sub $30,000 yearly income. [University of Alabama in Huntsville](/colleges/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville) has the most socioeconomically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the California Collegiate Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 10%
* Black: 2%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 59%
* Other: 16%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 86%
* Female: 14%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 28%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 69%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 6%


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