by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aeronautical engineering.
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ISU ranks competitively among schools offering aeronautical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 173 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $81,428 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, aeronautical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,572 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 89% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of aeronautical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of aeronautical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aeronautical engineering majors at Iowa State University.
The aeronautical engineering program at ISU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 192 |
ISU awarded 192 degrees in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).