Best Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,373,958
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,405
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | +$1,393,596 | $118,373 | $33,466 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
MI | +$1,354,320 | $116,385 | $33,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.