BS Aerospace Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

This major emphasizes the analysis, design, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. Students 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.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Duration: minimum 131 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 131 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Systems, Aerospace Technology Laboratory, Aerodynamics II, Aerospace Propulsion, Mechanical Response of Engineering Materials, Experimental Determination of Mechanical Response of Materials.

Career pathways

Aerospace engineers work primarily in the aerospace industry, at systems and software suppliers, corporate labs, government labs, and universities. Their skill set is extremely broad and multidisciplinary, and the experience of aerospace engineers as systems architects and engineers allows them to make contributions in many diverse sectors.

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