The Aerospace Engineering major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Engineering, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Engineering, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC: 11-9041 Occupation: Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | 210,340 | N/A | N/A |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3021 Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $79,830 | 9,060 | N/A | N/A |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1032 Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,120 | 39,910 | N/A | N/A |
Aerospace Engineers SOC: 17-2011 Occupation: Aerospace Engineers | $134,830 | 68,440 | N/A | N/A |
Avionics Technicians SOC: 49-2091 Occupation: Avionics Technicians | $81,390 | 20,900 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,740 | 210,340 |
| 2023 | $165,370 | 207,800 |
| 2022 | $159,920 | 197,180 |
| 2021 | $152,350 | 187,100 |
| 2020 | $149,530 | 195,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,830 | 9,060 |
| 2023 | $77,830 | 10,640 |
| 2022 | $74,410 | 9,750 |
| 2021 | $73,580 | 10,900 |
| 2020 | $68,570 | 11,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,120 | 39,910 |
| 2023 | $106,910 | 38,370 |
| 2022 | $103,550 | 36,010 |
| 2021 | $104,940 | 35,440 |
| 2020 | $103,600 | 38,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,830 | 68,440 |
| 2023 | $130,720 | 66,660 |
| 2022 | $126,880 | 61,580 |
| 2021 | $122,270 | 56,640 |
| 2020 | $118,610 | 60,630 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,390 | 20,900 |
| 2023 | $77,420 | 21,280 |
| 2022 | $75,450 | 20,200 |
| 2021 | $69,280 | 18,910 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 21,390 |