Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

STEM • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing aircraft, spacecraft and their systems. Includes instruction in aircraft/spacecraft systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Numbers at a glance

526th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
6
Colleges offer it
144
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
125
Women
19

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Purdue University-Main Campus79
Tennessee State University17
Pennsylvania College of Technology15
Fairmont State University8
Average public university graduating class: 30 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide15
LeTourneau University10
Average private university graduating class: 13 students.

O's Insights on Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 83% of graduates come from public universities.

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