Details: Aerospace Engineering, Major

Aerospace Engineering

Program type: Major

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in aerospace engineering is an ideal fit if you're passionate about designing or analyzing aircraft and spacecraft. You'll have access to some of the best aerospace facilities in the country — and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Wichita, known as the "Air Capital of the World."

Learn how aerospace engineering is the right fit for you.

Three students prepare a model aircraft inside a wind tunnel test section.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be admitted into the aerospace engineering program, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Alex Kanelakos graduated from WSU in 2007 and has worked at NASA ever since.

Inside the Program

Successful NASA career started at Wichita State

When he was a high school student considering where to go to college, Alex Kanelakos looked for the best opportunity to get an education that provided real, hands-on work in his field. 

He chose WSU when he learned about its relationship with NASA. To say it worked out well for him is an understatement.

After graduating in 2007, Alex immediately got a job at NASA. He now carries one of the heaviest responsibilities at mission control: training space station crew members for space walks in giant swimming pools, then monitoring them in space.

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