Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Washington University in St Louis 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 |
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| 15 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $121,654 | $129,485 | #11 | — |
| 16 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $120,144 | $112,358 | #20 | $96,904 |
| 17 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $119,512 | $121,509 | #16 | $96,252 |
| 18 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $118,193 | $126,728 | #13 | $92,802 |
| 19 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $115,736 | $105,388 | #23 | — |
| 20 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $114,594 | $104,273 | #24 | — |
| 21 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $110,778 | $113,826 | #19 | $85,903 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $229,459 | — | #5 of 12 |
| Computer Science | $167,975 | $101,652 | #20 of 48 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $165,087 | — | #7 of 69 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $160,419 | $105,658 | #1 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $153,933 | $130,529 | #50 of 861 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,029 | $87,081 | #44 of 83 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $104,747 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $80,963 | $61,564 | #8 of 30 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,963 | — | #57 of 211 |
| Public Health | $76,874 | $59,463 | #115 of 201 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $75,887 | $66,574 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $72,301 | $59,808 | #40 of 43 |
| Biology | $68,165 | $57,242 | #32 of 57 |
| Social Work | $63,805 | $50,855 | #125 of 279 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $32,350 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $92,802 one year after graduating and $118,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering ($122,434).
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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.