Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

Aerospace (or aeronautical) engineering can be studied at the bachelors, masters and Ph.D. levels in aerospace engineering departments at many universities, and in mechanical engineering departments at others.

Aerospace engineers design, create, and test aircrafts for the military, commercial airlines, and businesses. They consult with clients about their requirements, and collaborate with other engineers for the conceptualization and initial design.

Colleges for Aerospace Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro): America’s oldest & most reputable university aerospace program. having produced people who became astronauts, Air Force secretary, NASA deputy administrators and chief technologists, Air Force chief scientist, aerospace executives, and corporate founders.

Stanford University Department of Aerospace Engineering: The Department prepares students for professional positions in industry, government and the academe. It uses a comprehensive program of graduate teaching and research.

California Institute of Technology Graduate Aerospace Laboratories: The GALCIT Graduate Aerospace Laboratories offers minor available for undergraduate program & Aeronautics. It also offers Space Engineering, Educational Exchange Program with École Polytechnique available for its graduate programs.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering: The first collegiate aeronautics program of the University of Michigan which started operation in 1914. The University has over 6,000 aeronautical &aerospace engineering graduates.

Georgia Institute of Technology School of Aerospace Engineering: Among the top research universities in the United States focusing on science and technology. It is reputed as one of the best source of industry leaders.

The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Department of Aerospace Engineering : It has a nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, internationally renowned faculty & state-of-the-art research facilities. The department is committed to excellence and leadership in teaching, research, and service.

Purdue University, West Lafayette School of Aeronautics and Astronautics: The program includes solving challenging problems encountered in the design and operation of many types of missiles, aircraft & space vehicles. It utilizes research and development groups to better understand the basics physical phenomena.

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Aerospace Engineering: The Department awarded its first degree in 1927. Undergraduate and graduate programs are ranked among the top 10 programs in the US.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering: The Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering offers a unique combination of 2 disciplines that focuses on the analysis & design of aerospace & ocean systems. It has more than 550 undergraduate students & 160 graduate students enrolled.

California Institute of Technology: California Institute of TechnologyThe California Institute of Technology is a private research university focusing on science and engineering located in Pasadena, California, United States. Founded as a preparatory and vocational school in 1891. The Graduate Aerospace Laboratories of the California Institute of Technology (GALCIT) the name of department aerospace of The California Institute of Technology with Aerospace minor available for undergraduate program and Aeronautics, Space Engineering, Educational Exchange Program with École Polytechnique available for graduate programs.