by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for aeronautical engineering, coming in at #62 out of 73 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in aeronautical engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 98 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,251 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, aeronautical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,242 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 87% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
West Virginia University conferred 98 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 5 |
