Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degree) at University of Southern California

Median Earnings (1yr)Reported

$112,143

95th percentile

60th percentile in California

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of Southern California	$112,143	$124,292	+11%
Stanford University	$111,760	$130,927	+17%
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$110,536	$122,384	+11%
University of Colorado Boulder	$96,904	$114,679	+18%
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	$103,878	$111,895	+8%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles	$68,237	$112,143	$124,292	—	—
Stanford UniversityStanford	$62,484	$111,760	$130,927	—	—
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles	$13,747	$109,272	—	—	—
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo	$11,075	$106,635	—	—	—
National Median	—	$99,930	—	—	—

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

$134,830/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Avionics Technicians

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

$79,140/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

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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 Southern California, approximately 22% 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.