Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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

CIP 14.02

$112,143Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$139,463Median earnings 4 years after
$142,250Median earnings 5 years after
$55,288Median federal debt
141Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at University of Southern California earn a median of $112,143 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). Median debt is $55,288, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stanford University
Stanford
$111,760—
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$109,272—
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$106,635—

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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 $112,143 one year after graduation and $142,250 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $55,288.

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