by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aeronautical engineering.
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WSU is a solid choice among schools offering aeronautical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #64 out of 66 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,867 a year. This is above $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, aeronautical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is below $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of aeronautical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of aeronautical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a doctoral in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the aeronautical engineering majors at Wichita State University.
The aeronautical engineering program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 69 |
WSU conferred 69 degrees in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).