Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of aeronautics and astronautics research, designing next-generation unmanned aircraft, expanding the possibilities of remote sensing and building space instruments and satellites.

Whether you’re interested in space exploration or the use of technology here on Earth, a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering will prepare you to take on the greatest of engineering challenges. Our students learn how to develop new technologies for use in commercial aviation, defense systems and space, often specializing in areas such as systems engineering, structural design, navigational guidance and control systems, aerodynamics, and more.

  • Learn how to design, test and operate complex aerospace and related systems
  • Understand major principles and scientific methods underlying technologies
  • Gain a systems perspective to integrate technologies 

#1 public university for NASA research funds 

Colorado is the second-largest aerospace economy in the U.S.

#6 public university for undergraduate aerospace/aeronautic/astronautical engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2019)  

Be successful.

Be prepared to meet the needs of society by applying your knowledge of aerospace engineering in a variety of careers.

 
$115,220

Median salary of aerospace engineers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019)

 

Aerospace engineer, software engineer and mechanical engineer are common career paths for our graduates

 

Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing are top employers of our graduates

Academic Plan & Requirements

The undergraduate curriculum in aerospace engineering is revised annually to keep up with advances in technology and to make use of new educational methodologies. A total of 128 credit hours is required. 

And an additional degree option for aerospace engineering students:

  • Bachelor’s-accelerated master’s: A combined bachelor's (BS) and master's (MS) degree is offered for highly motivated undergraduate students. The BAM program allows students to take advanced courses at an accelerated pace, engage in an independent research project and obtain both degrees in five years.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.