Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 14.02

$78,980Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$125,514Median earnings 4 years after
$113,915Median earnings 5 years after
$20,030Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at University of Southern California earn a median of $78,980 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 $20,030, about 25% 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
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
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$66,477$25,775
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 University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $78,980 one year after graduation and $113,915 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,030.

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