Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,300 | $92,354 to $102,500 | 60 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $121,654 | $112,686 to $132,584 | 27 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +8% (2024 to 2034), about 25,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,830 | +6.1% | 4,500 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,120 | +8.1% | 4,100 |
| Avionics Technicians | $81,390 | +8.2% | 1,800 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $79,830 | +8.1% | 900 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.