Department of Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Major

The undergraduate program, which is combined with engineering mechanics, is one of the 10 largest in the country and is one of the top 20 in the country! Iowa State is recognized as a leader in preparing design engineers.

Learn more about what aerospace engineers do.

In aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, you will find a program committed to real-world preparation. This program includes

  • a curriculum built on basic sciences, math, and engineering
  • laboratories that emphasize practical skills
  • equipment that matches industry and research standards

You will cap your aerospace coursework by participating in a major aircraft or spacecraft design project as part of a simulated industrial design team.

For more information or to set up a tour contact Iowa State University Admissions or contact the Aerospace Engineering Department.

Program of Study

You'll learn about

  • theoretical aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics
  • nondestructive evaluation
  • computational mechanics, finite and boundary elements
  • engineering design and design optimization
  • mechanics of materials, wave mechanics, and ultrasonics
  • acoustics, vibrations, and noise control
  • flight mechanics, controls, and optimization

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Aerospace classes will cover almost every aspect of engineering that you can imagine --- fluid and solid mechanics, energy and propulsion systems, guidance and control, materials and structures --- and some fields you may not have imagined --- climatology, geology, and agriculture. You'll be familiar with several areas of engineering, which prepares you for many career possibilities.