Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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As a mechanical engineer or an aerospace engineer, from design to manufacturing, you can play a leading role in enhancing life, from developing future technologies to shaping the next generation of flight and space study.
Mechanical and aerospace engineering offers exceptional engineering education through a combination of hands-on learning experiences, research, and instruction. You will develop your knowledge to contribute to a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, bioengineering, manufacturing, communications, government organizations and research laboratories.
Preparing Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers for a World Enhanced by AI
At Missouri S&T, the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Our curriculum emphasizes engineering design, hands-on and other experiential learning, systems integration, and leadership—core competencies that are necessary for the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI). Students also learn to apply machine learning and generative AI within mechanical and aerospace systems, leveraging their deep understanding of physical principles and critical thinking to solve complex challenges. Through interdisciplinary learning, industry collaboration, and a focus on innovation and research, we prepare graduates to lead in a future where human expertise and AI work together to ethically advance engineering solutions.
Start Your Career with a High-Paying Salary
$76,529
Average starting salary of aerospace engineering undergraduates
$103,486
Average starting salary of aerospace engineering graduate students
$74,201
Average starting salary of mechanical engineering undergraduates
$108,333
Average starting salary of mechanical engineering graduate students
Research in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The mechanical and aerospace engineering department is known nationally for conducting groundbreaking research in many areas including robots, lasers, composite materials, nano-manufacturing and sensor-enabled intelligent manufacturing.
At Missouri S&T, students have the opportunity to work alongside world-class faculty in their area of interest while partnering with industry and federal laboratories to further capabilities of the world and pushing boundaries further each day.
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