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Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS

Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics

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Is this program right for you?

Take your engineering expertise to new heights with a Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering from UW–Madison. This in-person, accelerated program offers mechanics expertise with an aerospace focus. Learn theoretical and computational methods, gain hands-on lab experience, and study fluid mechanics, dynamics, and aerospace structures

  • Our Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering master’s program is accelerated, so you earn your degree in just three semesters
  • It’s also course-only, so you complete your degree in a predictable time frame
  • You learn from the best: UW–Madison’s engineering graduate programs are among the best in the nation

Education that works for you

Achieve the aerospace engineering career you’ve always dreamed of in a shorter amount of time with an accelerated Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics

Commitment

3 semesters

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall and spring terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: September 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

Spring 2027

  • Deadline: September 1, 2026
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering, math or physical sciences from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

 

*Applicants earning a BS degree from UW-Madison are not required to obtain any letters of recommendation. Within the Graduate School application, in the letters of recommendation section, you will need to enter at least one contact.

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS

$130,700

Median salary in 2023

Job titles

  • Propulsion engineers
  • Aerospace Engineers
  • Aerospace systems engineers
  • Flight test engineers
  • Avionics systems engineers
  • Flight controls engineers
  • Loads and dynamics engineers
  • GNC engineers
  • Aeronautical engineers
  • Spacecraft engineers

Top industries

  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Service
  • Federal Government, Civilian
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • Scientific Research and Development Services

Top employers

  • Boeing
  • Northrop Grumman
  • RTX
  • Supernal
  • Blue Origin
  • The Aerospace Corporation
  • General Atomics
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
  • Lockheed Martin

26.5%

Projected growth for aerospace engineers from 2020-2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Rigid-body dynamics
  • Structural dynamics
  • Aerospace mechanics and materials

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