Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) seeks highly qualified, independent and ambitious applicants for its graduate programs in aerospace engineering. 

We feature a diverse faculty conducting ground-breaking research and development in four distinct, multidisciplinary research themes. Our faculty have expertise in aircraft design, space exploration, thermal-fluid sciences, data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, fuel cell propulsion and sustainability, and eVTOL propulsion.

Students who join the aerospace engineering programs at Kent State University should prepare for immersing themselves in research. Students are expected to contribute to CAE’s research teams, working with federal, state and industry collaborators on a broad range of issues. All our students complete a combination of coursework and research that contributes to our discipline.

We offer the following graduate programs in aerospace engineering:

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (non-thesis option)

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (thesis option)

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

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M.S. Aerospace Engineering Plan of Study 

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering Plan of Study

The Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering provide an advanced theoretical and/or research-oriented curriculum with significant depth in aerospace-specific disciplines, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor’s degree.

The program is offered at the Kent Campus.

Please see the Kent State University Graduate Admissions website for the most up-to-date program requirements.

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Components of the Master of Science Degree

Components of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree

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