College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Launch Your Engineering Career at NMSU
At New Mexico State University, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) offers dynamic undergraduate programs that blend rigorous academics with hands-on experience.
As the first and only Aerospace Engineering degree program in New Mexico and West Texas, NMSU's BSAE program offers unique opportunities in research and development of aircraft, satellites, and space systems. Students engage in hands-on experiences like the Reduced-Gravity Student Flight Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center and collaborate with industry leaders such as Boeing and Sandia National Laboratories.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total courses: 40
- Total credit hours: 122
- Cost per credit hour: $223.58**
Delivery Format
Career Pathways
A degree in Aerospace Engineering from NMSU opens the door to a wide range of exciting and meaningful careers in organizations like NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of Defense.
- Aerospace Systems Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
- Satellite Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer
- Aerodynamics Analyst
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Designer
- Mission Planner
- Structural Analyst
- Spacecraft Systems Engineer
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Your Flight Across Aerospace Engineering
The aerospace engineering curriculum covers the important classical areas of low and high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, flight mechanics and control, aerospace structures and laboratory practice. In addition, the principles of systems engineering and design that are necessary to conceive, design, analyze and troubleshoot complex engineering systems are covered extensively and are especially important in the overall educational experience.
Accelerate Your Future with the Master's Accelerated Program (MAP): For high-achieving students, NMSU offers the Master's Accelerated Program, allowing you to begin graduate coursework while completing your bachelor's degree. This pathway enables you to efficiently progress toward a master's degree, reducing the overall time required for completion.
Scholarships Available
Get up to 100% of tuition covered with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.*
The curriculum for Aerospace Engineering for the first two years of study is the same as that for Mechanical Engineering.
The BSAE degree of 122 credits. To earn this degree, you need to complete all University degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.
Take Courses like:
- ENGR 110 - Introduction to Engineering Design
- ME 240 - Thermodynamics
- AE 363 - Aerospace Structures
- AE 424 - Aerospace Systems Engineering
- AE 451 – Aircraft Design
- AE 469 - Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.