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Aerospace Systems Engineering Undergraduate Program

Outside of the U.S. Air Force Academy, The University of Akron is the only institution in the United States that offers a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering. Our curriculum focuses on designing and building vehicles that fly, like rockets, satellites, and planes along with project management skills.

Program Highlights

  • Co-op program provides paid, flexible, industry experience and is a great way to earn money while getting experience.
  • Nationally recognized design teams including the Akronauts and Aeros to apply what you learn in the classroom while you make friends, travel, and build your resume.  
  • Many scholarships are available to significantly decrease the cost of going to school, from major specific scholarships to some you’re automatically considered for when you apply.
  • Tutoring and academic support that the College provides at no additional cost to undergraduate students majoring in any field of engineering and engineering technology.

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Admission Requirements

All students who meet the minimum requirements for admittance into The University of Akron and intend to major in aerospace systems engineering are accepted into the College.

If you are coming directly from high school, your high school records determine which first semester classes are right for you.

Many of our graduates who work in aerospace have mechanical engineering degrees. Explore our mechanical engineering program.

Career Opportunities

Aerospace systems engineering is unique from an aerospace engineering degree in that it teaches you aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as project management skills. This equips you to move quickly into the role of a project manager and to eventually lead multidisciplinary teams.

Individuals who graduate with a B.S. in Aerospace Systems Engineering from The University of Akron are working at Meggitt, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, to name a few.

Earn more in your career with a UA degree.

Student spotlight

Ethan Rainsburg

Ethan Rainsburg

"Taking Model-based Systems Engineering in Aerospace Systems Engineering is one of the most memorable experiences at UA. This class has been the talking point of a lot of conversations not only between Lockheed but also the surrounding INCOSE chapter as well - people are interested that I have undergraduate systems engineering experience. It is so helpful for my team’s work at Lockheed. I would love to stay in touch with my professors!"

— Ethan Rainsburg
B.S. in Aerospace Systems Engineering ‘24

Curriculum

To finish this degree program, students must complete several required co-ops with corporations or governmental entities.

International students may not be able to participate in co-ops based on export control laws. Because co-ops are required, you will not be able to complete the degree program.

Accreditation

The BS in Aerospace Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The program has specific educational objectives and student outcomes that prepare graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.