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Aerospace Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Aerospace Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Aerospace Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Aerospace Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Aerospace Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Aerospace Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Aerospace Engineers | 102,000 |
| 10 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 104,000 |
| 9 | Engineers, nec | 100,000 |
| 8 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 91,800 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineers | 91,900 |
| 5 | Civil Engineers | 98,700 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 108,000 |
| 2 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 92,200 |
| 1 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 127,000 |
| 1 | Military, Rank Not Specified | 74,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | 157,000 |
| 11 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 214,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 175,000 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 158,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 142,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 188,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 212,000 |
| 2 | Civil Engineers | 138,000 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineers | 124,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Aerospace Engineers | 171,000 |
| 15 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 200,000 |
| 7 | Engineers, nec | 160,000 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 165,000 |
| 5 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 193,000 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 194,000 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 136,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 320,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 200,000 |
| 2 | Civil Engineers | 181,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Aerospace Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Aerospace Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Aircraft and parts | 111,000 |
| 11 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 105,000 |
| 8 | Guided missiles, space vehicles, and parts | 111,000 |
| 5 | National security and international affairs | 110,000 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 109,000 |
| 5 | Air Force | 97,700 |
| 3 | Air transportation | 92,800 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 116,000 |
| 3 | Navy | 108,000 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 72,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Aerospace Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Aircraft and parts | 180,000 |
| 8 | Air transportation | 181,000 |
| 8 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 164,000 |
| 7 | Guided missiles, space vehicles, and parts | 181,000 |
| 7 | Computer and data processing services | 168,000 |
| 6 | National security and international affairs | 160,000 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 171,000 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 136,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 181,000 |
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