Program Analysis
At $72,210/yr, Aerospace graduates from West Virginia University land near the $73,060 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Aerospace programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Aerospace's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $27,242 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #12 of 57 nationally, this is a top-5% Aerospace program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $72,210 to $96,827 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.