Do you want to create the planes and spaceships of the future? With an aerospace engineering degree, you could one day design, develop and build the next generation of commercial and military aircraft. You’ll join an incredible cohort of peers and faculty within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, where your academics can literally take you out of this world.
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98%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates participated in experience-driven learning
$70K - $80K
median starting salary for recent College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time
100%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
What can I do with an aerospace engineering degree from Western?
If your dream is to work for the biggest, most well-known and prestigious aerospace institutions and companies in the world, getting your bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Western is the first step. Here are just some of the places Western Michigan University graduates are currently working.
- Boeing
- GE Aviation
- Lockheed Martin
- Michigan Air National Guard
- NASA
- Raytheon Missile Systems
- SpaceX
- United States Space Force
- Whirlpool
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It has always been a dream of mine to help get humans to Mars. I always knew I wanted to work in the space industry, it has been great to see I could actively work towards this goal as soon as I started at WMU.
What will I learn in aerospace engineering?
Because this is one of only two aerospace engineering programs in Michigan, you’ll have access to a unique and growing field of study. You’ll study aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, space propulsion and orbital mechanics with experts in the field. You’ll be encouraged to innovate new processes, methods and even patents while pursuing professional development opportunities and growing as a student and engineer.
