Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Master's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Stanford University Compares for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
All 25 colleges reporting aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $165,562 | $145,300 | #1 | $128,330 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $151,237 | $133,180 | #6 | — |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $151,186 | $137,569 | #4 | $109,272 |
| 4 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $147,375 | $134,102 | #5 | $111,760 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $142,946 | $131,480 | #8 | $110,536 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $139,463 | $126,902 | #12 | $112,143 |
| 7 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $132,720 | $120,767 | #17 | $106,635 |
| 8 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $132,449 | $126,064 | #14 | $102,439 |
| 9 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $131,275 | $140,834 | #2 | $104,329 |
| 10 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $130,016 | $138,385 | #3 | $99,930 |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $261,816 | $193,776 | #2 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $255,667 | $199,761 | #1 of 48 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $206,093 | $133,371 | #1 of 40 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $181,705 | $159,472 | #5 of 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $167,632 | $121,408 | #3 of 83 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $147,202 | — |
| Area Studies | $116,125 | — | #1 of 10 |
| Genetics | $112,403 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | $112,118 | $83,740 | #6 of 81 |
| Education | $88,065 | $71,967 | #9 of 214 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $69,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $111,760 one year after graduating and $147,375 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates, Stanford University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering ($122,434).
← All data for Stanford University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
