Aerospace Engineering

KU aerospace engineering is one of the top programs in the world in aircraft, engine and spacecraft design education and a pioneer in unpiloted aerial vehicle development and deployment.
 
Aerospace Engineering Students on a runway

Department Specialties

  • Aerodynamics and propulsion
  • Aerospace structures
  • Aircraft and spacecraft design
  • Astrodynamics
  • Stability and control
  • Unmanned aircraft
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State-of-the-art Facilities

  • Satellites
  • Composites
  • Wind tunnels
  • Labs at Lawrence Municipal Airport
  • Propulsion test station

KU aerospace engineering undergraduate average full-time starting salary*

 $81,300

*Self-reported data collected from 2024 KU First Destination Survey of all graduating students.

Where Do Aerospace Engineering Graduates Work?

 
  • Aircraft industry
  • Automotive industry
  • Commercial airlines
  • Defense industry
  • Federal government agencies
  • Material science industry/laboratories
  • National research laboratories
  • Space vehicle industry
  • Wind energy industry