2017 Flight Jacket donation from Eugene Montgomery

photo Robotics Lab Tallmadge Middle School student visit 12082017

photo Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller compete in the Air Race Classic 2017

photo Red Nose Day at the Kent State Airport 2017

Students pouring molten metal in the Foundry

The new Aeronautics and Technology Building

College of Aeronautics & Engineering

Whether you choose the AABI accredited Aeronautics program or the ATMAE accredited Applied Engineering programs, we have a program designed to develop highly prepared, employable graduates. With facilities like air traffic control simulators, a foundry, CAD and computer labs, 3D prototyping, mechatronics, electronics, FANUC robots, hydraulics, energy and power, KSU airport, and many internship and co-op opportunities, our students receive practical experience so they are job ready upon graduation.

image proposed Airport Academic Building

Help Us Meet the Growing Need for New Pilots

Applied Engineering News

photo Dean Sines and Dr. Stringer watch unmanned aircraft in flight

CAE Awarded Cooperative Research Agreement with Army Research Laboratory

Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology degree prepares students for entry-level positions or graduate-level education in aeronautical systems, systems engineering, engineering technology, or other closely-related fields upon graduation. This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Aeronautics, BS

The Aeronautics Program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics, with four concentration options: Aeronautical Studies, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, and Flight Technology. Minors are also available in the following areas: Aircraft Dispatch,Aviation Management, Aviation Weather, Flight Technology, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

photo student wind tunnel from 2018 Superbowl commercial

Aerospace Engineering, BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering focuses on the application of engineering principles to the design, manufacturing and functionality of aerospace vehicles such as aircraft, missiles and spacecraft, to include autonomous and semi-autonomous unmanned aerial systems.

Applied Engineering, BS

The Bachelor of Science degree Applied Engineering major consists of four concentrations: Applied Engineering and Technology Management, Computer Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics. Several minors are available as well.

photo ZEV students investigate hydogen fuel cell

Combined Bachelor and Master Program

Students may enter the graduate program before they complete their undergraduate degree. Up to 3 credits of graduate hours may be applied to their undergraduate degree.

Dr. Du with Clean Energy and Sustainability teammates view a spiral fuel cell

Graduate Programs, MTEC

The Master of Technology (MTEC) degree offers a unique opportunity to focus course work in specialized areas of interest such as: Applied Technology, Aeronautics/Aviation, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, Construction Management, Engineering and Technology Management, Manufacturing Systems/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Mechatronics, Quality Systems, Radiation Processing, or Sustainable Systems.