Aerospace Engineering (MS)
| Degree: Master of Science | Cost: $412 per credit hour * |
| Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Required: 30 credit hours |
| Course Delivery Modes: SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. | Locations: 4 |
Overview
Aerospace Engineering involves the solution of complex multidisciplinary problems associated with aerospace vehicles and systems, high-speed ground vehicles, spacecraft systems, and many other problems in addition to the traditional areas of aeronautics and astronautics.
Admissions Requirements
For admission as a regular graduate student, you must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in aerospace engineering, engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, or a related field, such as civil structural engineering, physics or mathematics.
If you have a non-engineering degree, or an engineering degree other than aerospace, mechanical or engineering mechanics, your degree must have included the subject matter prerequisite for graduate study in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics.
For complete details, please visit the program's web site.
Careers In This Field
A wide variety of jobs are available in Aerospace Engineering, from research to development and testing.
Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates
| Tuition Classification | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) | $412 |
| Students living outside of Virginia | $412 |
| * In Virginia but without Virginia domicile | $1048 |
Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.
* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.
Curriculum
Students choose an emphasis area either in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, or dynamics and controls.
More curriculum information is on the program's web pages.