Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ranked among the top aerospace graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue offers the Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics online for professionals to earn from anywhere, anytime.
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Overview
Earn a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics online from a top ranked university.
The online degree is designed for working engineers and offers flexible plans of study with a format that allows you to study from where you are.
Students can take courses in aerodynamics, aerospace systems, astrodynamics & space applications, autonomy and control, structures and materials, propulsion, and more by the same professors who teach the on campus program.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Program Specifics
Learn more about the Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Program
Students can chose to earn a major and/or minor within the graduate degree. Once accepted, the student will work with an faculty member within School of Aeronautics and Astronautics to select courses for the full degree and discuss student’s goals.
The 30-credit hour curriculum offers 40+ online course options within the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Students can choose from the following options:
- Aerodynamics
- Aerospace Systems
- Astrodynamics & Space Applications
- Autonomy and Control
- Structures and Materials
- Propulsion
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Mechanical Engineers
- Engineering Managers
- Project Engineers
- Mechanical Design Engineers
- Principal Mechanical Engineers
Top Industries
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Engineering Services
- Aircraft Manufacturing
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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