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Our program teaches students about the materials used to create lightweight structures, about the propulsion systems that launch vehicles and sustain flight, about the aerodynamics of the flow around the aircraft and about control systems that must respond to unpredictable outside forces. Graduates will be versatile problem solvers who can communicate effectively and find creative answers to real-world problems.
Dig a little deeper into how to set up an appointment for aerospace program advising, courses and electives, suggested course sequence and contact information for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering faculty members on the Aerospace program advising webpage.
The median annual salary for aerospace engineers is $130,720.
In the College of Engineering, hands-on learning starts on day one. The first engineering class, Engineering 100, will challenge you to work in teams to design a hovercraft capable of traversing across a pre-set course. And in your final class before you graduate, you will work in a team to develop a product that’s ready for the marketplace. Your senior capstone project will be presented to potential employers at the annual Innovation Day. In between, you’ll gain hands-on experience in classrooms and research laboratories, putting your science and mathematical knowledge to work solving engineering problems.