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Bachelor's Degree in General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees in General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology

4,231 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology is offered at 65 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 26 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.2% of general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Majors

In 2021-2022, 4,231 earned their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,231
Associate Degree 494
Basic Certificate 126
Undergraduate Certificate 14

Earnings of General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. About 86.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,669
Women 562
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 192
Black or African American 241
Hispanic or Latino 468
White 2,537
International Students 346
Other Races/Ethnicities 447
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There are 65 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

1,015 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students seekinga bachelor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide awarded 1,015 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

464 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach awarded 464 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
369 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 94,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Liberty University awarded 369 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
170 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Dakota comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at UND. About 15% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

157 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,488 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from Embry-Riddle Prescott. About 16% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
142 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Tennessee State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 142 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

100 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 77,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

93 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Metropolitan State University of Denver. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,445 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,169 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from MSU Denver. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

86 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 86 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

85 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at Kent State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#11

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
82 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Institute of Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at Florida Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

60 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 14,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 60 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#13

Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida
55 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Everglades University. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,360 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at Everglades U. Of these students, 17% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
54 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 27,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Utah State University awarded 54 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 6% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
51 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 37,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at San Jose State. About 14% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

51 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from BGSU. About 15% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

49 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 28,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology from University of Oklahoma. About 7% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
48 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Roughly 20,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Kansas State University awarded 48 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
46 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology majors at Eastern. Of these students, 7% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
41 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Aviation Management & Operations 979
Airline Pilot & Flight Crew 692
72
Air Traffic Controller 60
Other Air Transportation 44

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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