Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how United States Air Force Academy compares to other colleges that offer aeronautical engineering.
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During the most recent reporting year, United States Air Force Academy conferred 174 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
In the most recent graduating class, 84% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at United States Air Force Academy are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from United States Air Force Academy with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the aeronautical engineering majors at United States Air Force Academy.
The aeronautical engineering program at United States Air Force Academy includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 125 |
| Astronautical Engineering | 49 |
United States Air Force Academy awarded 125 degrees in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
United States Air Force Academy awarded 49 degrees in astronautical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).