Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Compares for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
All 59 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $125,514 | $114,210 | #3 | $78,980 |
| 2 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $116,350 | $108,810 | #10 | $81,835 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $115,706 | $105,285 | #14 | $71,068 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $115,075 | $121,333 | #1 | $80,225 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $114,620 | $100,935 | #24 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $111,349 | $102,417 | #21 | $76,881 |
| 7 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $110,956 | $109,014 | #9 | $63,169 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,498 | $97,816 | #36 | $85,509 |
| 9 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $106,633 | $97,099 | #38 | $76,856 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $106,171 | $96,609 | #39 | $78,320 |
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| 31 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $96,090 | $103,029 | #19 | $76,183 |
| 32 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $95,552 | $98,181 | #35 | $75,483 |
| 33 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $95,552 | $101,703 | #22 | $75,483 |
| 34 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $95,552 | $101,703 | #23 | $75,483 |
| 35 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $94,750 | $90,182 | #49 | $73,213 |
| 36 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $94,750 | $112,095 | #5 | $72,210 |
| 37 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $94,750 | $112,095 | #6 | $72,210 |
Other Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Credentials at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $121,654 | — |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $93,433 | — |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $54,827 | #18 of 52 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $87,797 | $81,436 | #2 of 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 | $66,999 | #93 of 1176 |
| Homeland Security | $71,014 | $48,676 | #14 of 33 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $41,524 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,483 one year after graduating and $95,552 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide rank for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering ($98,207), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,312.
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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.