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Career Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.

In May 2021, the median annual wage for aerospace engineers was $122,270, according to the BLS.

Job Titles

Alumni have reported holding the following positions:

  • Chief systems engineer
  • Mission systems engineer
  • New mission developer
  • Product architect
  • Project manager or director
  • Technical director

To learn more about what these positions do, how to break into the industry, and what it takes to succeed, visit the CLIMB website, a career guide by industry.

Want to learn more about your career field? The BLS has information on median pay, predicted job growth, number of jobs, and more. Click here to see the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

For more information and help with attaining your career goals, visit our Career Management Services page.

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Engineering professor receives National Science Foundation Director’s Award

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Great Valley celebrates graduates at commencement ceremony

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