Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$101,797Median year-4 earnings

$21,305Median federal debt

9Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · $21,140 federal debt$125,514 2University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $19,000 federal debt$115,706 3California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $22,500 federal debt$107,498 4California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $26,295 federal debt$106,171 5California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · $25,300 federal debt$101,797 6University of California, IrvineIrvine · $18,950 federal debt$100,537 7University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $21,305 federal debt$100,173 8San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $23,000 federal debt$100,139 9University of California, DavisDavis · $19,058 federal debt$93,414

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $210,280
Middle 50% wage range: $169,140–$251,890
State employment: 29,630
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $137,900–$296,130

17-2011Aerospace Engineers

State median wage: $157,620
Middle 50% wage range: $129,010–$193,060
State employment: 9,170
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $104,370–$220,670

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $137,280
Middle 50% wage range: $104,920–$189,630
State employment: 2,720
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,660–$294,260

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $99,000
Middle 50% wage range: $81,560–$119,980
State employment: 1,560
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $71,990–$161,650

49-2091Avionics Technicians

State median wage: $92,480
Middle 50% wage range: $77,660–$106,950
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $58,670–$126,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$125,514	$21,140
2	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$115,706	$19,000
3	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$107,498	$22,500
4	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$106,171	$26,295
5	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$101,797	$25,300
6	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$100,537	$18,950
7	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$100,173	$21,305
8	San Diego State University	San Diego	$100,139	$23,000
9	University of California, Davis	Davis	$93,414	$19,058

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering in California

What do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $101,797 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,305 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Southern California has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.