Median Earnings (1yr)
$109,272
82nd percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn $109k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Los Angeles$109,272
University of Southern California$112,143$124,292
Stanford University$111,760$130,927
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$106,635
National Median$99,930

Other Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$112,143
Stanford University
Stanford
$62,484$111,760
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$11,075$106,635

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 University of California-Los Angeles, approximately 27% 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.