Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Florida (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach$89,291
Florida Institute of Technology$99,930
University of Central Florida$97,843
University of Florida$92,942
National Median$99,930

Other Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$44,360$99,930
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$6,368$97,843
University of Florida
Gainesville
$6,381$92,942

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.