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Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate Programs
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Aim for the Stars

Aerospace engineering focuses on the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems.

Our expert faculty will guide you through the technical engineering courses relevant to aviation and astronautics while you participate in hands-on learning through lab and senior capstone courses.

Most aerospace companies, both in aviation and in astronautics, hire new graduates with degrees in general engineering disciplines, such as mechanical or electrical engineering. By adding our aerospace engineering option or minor to your degree, you’ll gain the specialized technical expertise and experiential knowledge that industry seeks.

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Degree Types

Option
Minor

Locations

Corvallis

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For inquiries about our aerospace program:
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Program Features

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Student Experience

Chris Keeler.

Building a Career in Space

Infatuated with space since grade school, Chris Keeler used his Oregon State engineering degree to launch a 25-year career that evolved alongside the space industry itself.

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Aerospace engineering alumni Amrit Nam Khalsa standing in front of the James Webb Space Telescope..

Alum Helps Launch Webb Telescope

Amrit Nam Khalsa's team was responsible for testing and troubleshooting 180 release mechanisms. Every one had to work perfectly.

Explore an alum's webb telescope contributions

A Passion for Space Exploration

Brittany Blanksma-Stark, B.S. mechanical engineering '22, served as the president of Oregon State’s Aeronautics and Astronautics chapter.

Degree Types

Option
Minor

Locations

Corvallis

Program Details

Go directly to program details for undergraduates below.

Our Faculty

Explore our faculty's expertise and research.

View the Directory

Next Steps

Your path to becoming an engineer starts here.

Request Information
Visit

Ready to Apply?

Find information and start an application.

Apply

Helpful Links

Essential resources to support your journey:

Academic Catalog
Advising
Tutoring
Financial Aid

Get in Touch

For inquiries about our aerospace program:
askengineering@oregonstate.edu

Related Programs

Explore similar majors and associated programs.

Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Featured Initiatives

A view of Earth from the inside of a rocket in space.

Undergraduate Team Experience Award Program

Funded by NASA, student groups compete on projects that support NASA's mission and vision, and align with NASA's top research priorities and challenges.

Learn about the Team Experience Award Program

Undergraduate Program Details

Example Courses
Aerospace Engineering Option for Mechanical Engineering Students
Minor Requirements
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Find community in student clubs

Student clubs help you build community, gain hands-on experience, learn about research, and connect with industry professionals.

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Aerospace engineering students with their first‑place U.S. Air Force reverse‑thruster design trophy.

Award-Winning Engine Design

Aerospace engineering students won 1st place in a U.S. Air Force competition for their design of a reverse thruster for a Jetcat P100 Engine

Beyond the Classroom