Overview

Students in the Aerospace Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University learn the theories and practices in the fundamental subjects of aeronautics, astronautics, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, aerospace materials and structures, dynamics and automatic control, aircraft stability and control and/or orbital and attitude dynamics and control, air-breathing and rocket propulsion, aircraft systems design and /or spacecraft systems design.

All of these place significant weight on the development and use of teamwork and communications skills for effective problem-solving.

Graduates in aerospace engineering find employment in the customary settings such as government laboratories, large and small aerospace firms, and in nontraditional positions that also require the use of systems-engineering approaches to problem-solving; they can also pursue graduate study in aerospace engineering and related fields.

Careers

The industries that employed the most aerospace engineers are:

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing.
Engineering services.
Federal government, excluding postal service.
Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.
Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Systems
Aerospace Technology Laboratory
Aerodynamics
Aerospace Propulsion
Engineering Design
Mechanical Response of Engineering Materials
Experimental Determination
Stability and Control of Aircraft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43290 USD / year

≈ 43290 USD / year
Out-of-State

41790 USD / year

≈ 41790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20644 USD / year

≈ 20644 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

University Park

Funding

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