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Online Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Program overview: Online master’s in aerospace engineering.

Pursuing a master’s degree in aerospace engineering online at KU is a great way to enhance your career and earning potential. KU offers a master’s of engineering (M.E.) and a master’s of science (M.S.) in aerospace engineering that prepare you with research skills, technical knowledge, and problem-solving techniques to bring ingenuity and creativity to the aerospace industry.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook in aerospace engineering is expected to grow 6% a year for the next 5-10 years. When you earn a master’s degree online from KU Aerospace Engineering (KUAE), you’ll be part of a community that focuses on aligning coursework, research, and industry collaboration to prepare students for successful careers.

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Program Snapshot

July 1
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
$795
Per Credit Hour
100%
Online
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What careers are possible with an online master’s in aerospace engineering?

KUAE helps you build the necessary skillset to be successful in a career in:

  • Aerodynamics and propulsion.
  • Guidance, navigation, and control.
  • Structures and materials.
  • Astronautics.
  • System engineering and design.
  • Unmanned aerial systems.

Both the M.E. and M.S. in aerospace engineering have one required class. The rest of your credit hours will be designed by you and your faculty advisor. This allows for highly personalized coursework that caters to your interests and career ambitions.

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Program Snapshot

2
years to complete degree
100%
online

How flexible is online learning at KU?

KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors and consist of the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.

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Why get an online master’s in aerospace engineering from KU?

This program offers unmatched opportunities and flexibility. In an average of two years, you could earn an online master’s degree designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers and develop specialized skills in the competitive aerospace engineering field. The coursework emphasizes real-world application, earning you practical experience that won’t just add to your resume, but strengthen it.

KU is a globally recognized institution and one of just 38 public universities in the Association of American Universities, a group of America’s leading research universities. An online master’s in aerospace engineering from KU signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.

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Costs

The flat-rate tuition for fully online AE students is $795 per credit hour regardless of a student’s residency status. Click below to learn more.
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Admissions for the M.E.

Degree-seeking students must follow the admission process of their program. For details and steps to apply, click below.
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Admissions for the M.S.

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Degree Requirements & Curriculum

Degree Requirements for the M.E.

At least 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses; which shall include either 3 or more credit hours in aerospace design or at least 3 and up to 6 semester hours of approved management courses.
Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements for the M.S.

The M.S. offers two options - a minimum of 30 credit hours including 6 hours earned towards the completion of a thesis or a minimum of 30 hours including 3 hours towards the completion of a project.
Degree Requirements

Course Schedule Examples

Find course schedule examples for the M.S. thesis course schedule with an emphasis in aircraft control and for the M.E. course schedule with an emphasis in structures
Course Schedules

Curriculum

Click below for a full list of courses and descriptions for the M.E. and M.S. online programs.
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FAQ: online master’s in aerospace engineering

Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis.

Students typically complete this degree in two years.

Yes, the online master’s is offered fully remote.