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Aerospace Engineering at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,122/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #49 of 57 Aerospace programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Aerospace Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$885K	$865K	$756K
Earnings Multiple	4.2x	4.1x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$212,976

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,300

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,421

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,038

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $75,122 track close to the $73,060 national median for Aerospace Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 4.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 41% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,421 in median debt against $75,122 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #49 out of 57 programs, Saint Louis University's financial outcomes for Aerospace Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $75,122 to $92,038 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,324 students in Saint Louis, MO. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $108,300 — 49% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Louis University's Aerospace Engineering program score?

A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Saint Louis University trails the majority of Aerospace Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Aerospace Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Aerospace Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 41% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →