Best institutions to study Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Any program in aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, or space engineering not listed above.
1 U.S. institutions graduated 1 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 14.0299, a specialization of Aerospace (CIP 14.02), and leads most directly to the Aerospace Engineers occupation (BLS SOC 17-2011).
About Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering programs
Any program in aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, or space engineering not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Aerospace program, officially titled Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other, focuses on the principles and practices of aerospace engineering. This program is designed for students interested in the design, development, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft systems. It provides a comprehensive education for those aspiring to become leaders in the aerospace industry.
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Students in this program will gain essential skills in critical thinking, mathematics, and science, along with knowledge in engineering and technology, design, and physics. Coursework typically includes formulating mathematical models, conducting tests on aerospace systems, and writing technical documentation.
Credentials awarded
What Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree1 graduates / yr · 1 institution100%
Top 1 institutions for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 1 | 92% | $26,873 | $78,980 |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Aerospace field (CIP 14.02) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 1 states
Where Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates come from. Each state links to all Aerospace programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 1 | University of Southern California1 / yr |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 17-2011, Aerospace Engineers, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Aerospace program can pursue careers as Aerospace Engineers, with a job outlook that is faster than average, projecting a growth rate of 6.1%. With approximately 4,500 annual openings and a median wage of $134,830, this field offers promising opportunities for those with a Bachelor's degree.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 14.0299
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aerospace Engineersprimary SOC 17-2011 | $134,960 | +6.1% Faster than average | ~4,500 | Bachelor's degree |
Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC 11-9041 | $171,270 | +3.8% About as fast as average | ~14,500 | Bachelor's degree |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1032 | $109,270 | +8.1% Much faster than average | ~4,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Avionics Technicians SOC 49-2091 | $82,280 | +8.2% Much faster than average | ~1,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Related careers
Skills & knowledge in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering programs
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this specialization most leads to.
Skills you'll build
Knowledge areas
Abilities that matter most
Day-to-day work activities
What graduates do on the job
- Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
- Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
- Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
- Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
- Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Tools and technology used
Other Aerospace specializations
The 2 other 6-digit CIP codes under Aerospace (CIP 14.02).
Common questions
What degree do I earn from this program?+
You will earn a Master's degree.
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop skills in critical thinking, mathematics, science, and effective communication.
What careers can I pursue after graduation?+
You can work as an Aerospace Engineer or in related fields such as engineering management or avionics.
What is the job outlook for aerospace engineers?+
The job outlook is faster than average, with an estimated growth rate of 6.1%.
What is the CIP code for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering?+
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering is CIP 14.0299 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Aerospace (CIP 14.02). NCES defines it as: Any program in aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, or space engineering not listed above.
How many institutions offer Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering programs?+
1 U.S. institutions reported Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 1 states, awarding 1 credentials in the year. That is 0.0% of all Aerospace graduates.
How much do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Aerospace Engineers occupation, which Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering most directly leads to, pays a median of $134,960 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Aerospace field report median earnings of $78,980 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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