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Aerospace Engineering, BSAE

Aerospace travel, space exploration and flight of manned or unmanned vehicles continue to gain significance.

Aerospace engineering is involved with the science and technology of advanced vehicles, including aircraft, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft.

Although a specialized branch of engineering, it is also diverse. Aerospace technology has expanded to include design and development of new earthbound vehicles, such as ground effect machines, hydrofoil ships, and high-speed rail-type systems.

Your Degree Plan

With aerospace engineering’s broad applications in many industries, our grads can find jobs just about anywhere in the world.
Tailor this major to your interests by focusing your coursework in 1 of these areas:

Aeronautical Engineering

Focused on atmospheric flight vehicles and requires 4 specialized courses in atmospheric flight dynamics and air-breathing propulsion systems, and 2 capstone senior design courses on aircraft and their major subsystems.
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Astronautical Engineering

Focused on space flight vehicles and requires 4 specialized courses in spacecraft dynamics and rocket and spacecraft propulsion systems, and 2 capstone senior design courses on space missions, spacecraft, and their subsystems.
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Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Take advantage of special options related to this major:

BSAE/MSAE Accelerated Program

Aerospace Engineering offers the option to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.

Aerospace/Mechanical Dual Degree

Simultaneously pursue BS degrees in both aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering by completing additional courses.

 

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Study abroad opportunities in Europe and Latin America.
  • Eligibility for the Global Competency Certificate.
  • Academic credit for internships and co-op opportunities.
  • Paid hourly research and/or educational credit through MAE 497.
  • Opportunity to be admitted into the Direct Track towards a PhD.
  • 5-year dual degree program leads to both BSAE and BSME degrees.
  • Focus on hands-on team design projects at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels.
  • Participation in national and international student design competitions.
  • Regular field trips to the maintenance facility of American Airlines at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  • 6 degrees of freedom motion-based flight simulator.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
  • BSAE program is a designated Program of Excellence by the WVU Board of Governors.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Paid work in research laboratories and/or academic credit through the course MAE 497 - Undergraduate Research are available for students interested in conducting research. Students may also pursue undergraduate research with the NASA Space Grant Consortium.

Specific research opportunities are available in the areas of materials science, unmanned aerial systems, energy systems, autonomous robotics, computational modeling and simulations, guidance, navigation, and controls.

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

View all of the student organizations you can join.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $134,830

Possible Job Titles: Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Flight Test Engineer, Systems Engineer

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Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Median Salary: $117,750

Possible Job Titles: Automation Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Project Engineer

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Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Median Salary: $117,750

Possible Job Titles: Engineer, Project Engineer, Utility Engineer, Wind Energy Consultant

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Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $121,520

Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer

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Where graduates are working

  • Industrial environments
  • Commercial environments
  • Governmental environments
  • Academic environments
  • Aerospace industries
  • Defense industries

Graduate areas of study

In addition to engineering, graduates have pursued advanced degrees in:

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Business

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Aerospace Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Engineering Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT Math: 540

Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 3.0

Requirements for Engineering Technology

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
To be admitted to WVU’s Engineering Technology major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU’s first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2025-26 academic year.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Aerospace Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Aerospace Engineering, BSAE is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Aerospace Engineering can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

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Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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