Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Baylor offers Aerospace Engineering as an undergraduate degree program and as a concentration in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This significant part of the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) means new opportunities for our students in this dynamic and high-demand field. Recently, Baylor student teams have won multiple 3D-printed aircraft competitions and robotic drone blimp competitions. Other groups have competed in rocketry competitions such as the Spaceport America Cup, demonstrating strong interest and excellence in these fields.
The Aerospace Engineering curriculum consists of courses designed to equip students to work in the aeronautics or astronautics industries. Aerospace Engineering students will study aerodynamics, aerospace structures, air-breathing and rocket propulsion, aircraft flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, and space flight. They will have experience in both aircraft and spacecraft design. Additionally, students will gain core engineering competencies, such as engineering problem-solving skills and knowledge of engineering materials, thermodynamics, numerical methods, dynamic systems, and computer-aided design. Technical electives give students flexibility to explore topics such as computational fluid dynamics, finite element methods, and composite materials.
The program requires 124 semester hours of course work including 67 hours in the major. More info is available in the Baylor University Course Catalog (coming s00n).
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Aerospace Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program is to educate students, within a caring Christian environment, in the discipline of aerospace engineering. Our graduates will be equipped with the fundamental technical, communication, and teamwork skills to succeed in their chosen careers. They will be empowered by innovative problem-solving creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset. They will be motivated by Christian ideals and a vocational calling to improve the quality of life worldwide.
Market Demand and Placement
The demand for aerospace engineers in Texas is growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the number of aerospace engineering jobs available will increase by 6% in the ten years beginning in 2023. This is above the average growth rate for all occupations. It is projected that there will be about 4,200 openings for aerospace engineers each year for the next ten years. A degree in aerospace engineering can provide high earning potential, with the average annual salary of an aerospace engineer being $130,720, according to BLS. Among engineering professions, aerospace engineers have the second highest average salaries, behind only computer engineers.