The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates job growth for aerospace engineers to increase by 6% from 2021 to 2031 — as fast as the average. 3,700 new jobs are estimated to open for aerospace engineers from 2021 to 2031.3 In May 2021, aerospace engineers had a median annual wage of $122,270, according to the BLS.4
You can pursue your passion for aerospace engineering by applying for enrollment in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Grand Canyon University. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Aerospace degree program teaches broadly applicable mechanical engineering competencies with a focus on aerospace concepts, such as flight control systems and aerospace design. Fill out the form on this page to get started today.
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021). Aerospace Engineers. Retrieved on July 19, 2023.
2 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (n.d.). Exams. National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
3 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2022, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Aerospace Engineers, retrieved on June 22, 2023.
4 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Aerospace Engineers as of June 2023, retrieved on June 22, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Aerospace Engineers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.
Approved by the assistant dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology on July 18, 2023.