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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1 of only 2 aerospace engineering programs in Michigan
$65K - $75K median starting salary for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates
Post-graduation Activity Report (2021-22)
97% of graduates had a job related to their degree
Post-graduation Activity Report (2021-22)
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.
Interested in earning your master's in aerospace engineering? Western's graduate program prepares you for new opportunities in this rapidly expanding industry. You can also complete the program while continuing to work full time.
When I started getting involved in (the Western Aerospace Launch Initiative), I saw what I was learning put into action. Western offers so many different opportunities, and the community that comes with those offerings by getting involved in different projects and meeting people doing the same thing that you're doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along.
Lt. James Mostek, United States Space Force, AFMC Air Force Research Lab
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.
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Yes, there are a number of scholarships available for students enrolled in the aerospace engineering program at Western. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs.
Under the agreement between Western and Instituto Superior Técnico, dual degree programs are offered in aerospace engineering, computer science and industrial engineering. Students who complete the program will obtain two master’s degrees, one from each university.
