Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing aircraft, spacecraft and their systems. Includes instruction in aircraft/spacecraft systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

West Virginia grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician of all US states with 10 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician can expect around 30% percent of their classmates to be women and 70% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician is $58,100.