by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for aerospace & aeronautical engineering students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 218 master's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of aerospace & aeronautical engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for aerospace & aeronautical engineering students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for aerospace & aeronautical engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a master's degree in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in aerospace & aeronautical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.
Those aerospace & aeronautical engineering students who get their master's degree from Texas A&M University - College Station earn $7,145 more than the average aerospace engineering graduate.
More information about a master’s in aerospace & aeronautical engineering from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is hard to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you wish to pursue a master's degree in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.
Students who graduate with their master's from the aerospace engineering program state that they receive average early career earnings of $85,903.
More information about a master’s in aerospace & aeronautical engineering from Arizona State University - Tempe
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in aerospace & aeronautical engineering has to check out University of Houston. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in aerospace & aeronautical engineering from University of Houston
Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in aerospace & aeronautical engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington
Explore the best aerospace & aeronautical engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 114 |
| Arizona | 180 | 41 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 67 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 3 |
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 208 |
| Astronautical Engineering | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 973 |
| Computer Engineering | 846 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 822 |
| Industrial Engineering | 659 |
| Civil Engineering | 647 |
| General Engineering | 612 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 306 |
| Systems Engineering | 275 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 197 |
| Chemical Engineering | 181 |
