Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering is the design and development of anything that travels through air and space. The two main branches are Aeronautical Engineering, which focuses more on the design of the machine, and Astronautical Engineering, which focuses more on the math behind the machine development. Aerospace Engineers work on the aerodynamics of a machine and how it affects the interior and exterior of it.
Average Salary: $136,024
Degree needed:
Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering
Typically work at/for:
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Aircraft or spacecraft companies
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Automotive companies
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Amusement park ride designers
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Transportation companies (trains/subways)
Featured Females
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Elise MacGill was the first woman in the world to earn an Aerospace Engineering degree with a focus on aeronautical engineering.
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