by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for aeronautical engineering, coming in at #14 out of 73 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 14 of 73 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools in California | 4 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in aeronautical engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly report a median salary of $101,270 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, aeronautical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Cal Poly awarded 95 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 12 |
