Bachelor's-5% vs national median327 grads tracked
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Ranked 19th of 25 bachelor's programs in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$70,489
middle 50%: $54,594 – $82,286
Median · 5 years out
$96,946
middle 50%: $84,025 – $116,180
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Aerospace Engineering graduates from the University of Alabama in Huntsville earn $70k in their first year. Median salaries climb to $97k by year five.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,675 total interest
Same major at other universities
Oklahoma State University
$100,794 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$100,560 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$100,313 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$99,790 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$99,246 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$98,373 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$96,553 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$96,528 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$95,906 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$95,724 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$95,616 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$90,471 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$137,185 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$129,686 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$123,757 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,052 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,368 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,721 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,606 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,478 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,359 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$95,274 · 5 yrs out