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230 Associates's Degrees Annually
236 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
#103 in Popularity (Associate's)
$68,970 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Aeronautical Engineering Technology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many aeronautical/aerospace engineering technology graduations there were in 2021-2022 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 336
Associate Degree 258
Bachelor’s Degree 251
Basic Certificate 159

What Aeronautical Engineering Technology Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Tech Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Tech Majors

aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

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  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Tech Majors

As you progress with your aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Aeronautical Engineering Technology Major?

People with a aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 6.6% $67,010

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology?

258 Associate's Degrees Annually
14% Percent Women
28% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major attracts more men than women. About 86% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 48
White 177
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 13

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Tech. About 2.3% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Aeronautical Engineering Technology Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech is $68,970. This median refers to all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Some degrees associated with aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 19.7%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 39.2%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 33.2%
Bachelor’s Degree 7.9%

Online Aeronautical Engineering Technology Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 10 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 2 0
Associate’s Degree 19 1
Bachelor’s Degree 5 1
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 1 1
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology Worth It?

The median salary for a aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech grad is $68,970 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 73% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $581,400 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to aeronautical/aerospace engineering tech.

Major Number of Grads
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology 3,490
Automotive Engineering Technology 1,062
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other 473
Marine Engineering Technology 106

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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