Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineers design, test, and supervise the manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. These engineers can be split into two groups. Aeronautical engineers work with aircraft, while astronautical engineers work with spacecraft. Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.

More Information:

• Starting Salary:  $56,311
• Average Salary:  $92,520
• Gender breakdown: 89% male 11% female
• Job Outlook:  Expected to have 10 percent growth in employment over the projections decade.
• Top three Schools:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
• Professional Societies:  American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics