Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 14.02

$66,477Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,797Median earnings 4 years after
$99,098Median earnings 5 years after
$25,775Median federal debt
92Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $66,477 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,207 four years after graduating (middle half: $81,638–$115,917). Median debt is $25,775, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$85,509$22,500
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$78,980$20,030
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$78,320$25,750
San Diego State University
San Diego
$74,375$23,417
University of California-Davis
Davis
$71,633$18,748
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$71,068$19,000
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$67,425$18,400
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$65,401$20,008

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?

The median salary is $66,477 one year after graduation and $99,098 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,775.

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