career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 11-9033 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 11-9033.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. | Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 176,420 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 124,450 |
| a median | 134,830 | 103,960 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 63,820 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 79,880 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 140,940 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 212,420 |
| h mean | 67 | 59 |
| h median | 64 | 49 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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