The Bachelor of Science (BS) in aerospace engineering will prepare you for a high-paying career designing or analyzing aircraft and spacecraft. You’ll have access to some of the best aerospace facilities in the country - and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Wichita, the world’s “Air Capital.”

Curriculum

You’ll start by developing a solid background in math, science and general engineering. Then, you’ll move on to aerospace courses covering:

• Aerodynamics – fluid effects on a flight vehicle
• Propulsion – systems associated with producing force or motion
• Stability and control – vehicle behavior and systems required to control it
• Structures – structural components of the flight vehicles

Careers

WSU’s vast industry connections - and experience-based learning for every major - give aerospace engineering students the chance to grow their professional network, build a resume and earn a paycheck, all while still in school, leading to dream careers with employers like:

• Boeing (space, commercial and military)
• Airbus, Cessna/Textron Aviation and Spirit Aero Systems
• NASA and Space
• NASCAR
• U.S. Military

Applied Learning

Students in the Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing the two-course capstone design sequence (8 credit hours) consisting of AE 528 and AE 628.