Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Master's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

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$106,635Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$132,720Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $106,635 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $122,434 four years after graduating (middle half: $103,582–$146,717).

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$112,143$55,288
Stanford University
Stanford
$111,760—
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$109,272—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $106,635 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.