How to Get a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering
- 1). Take a high school course load that's heavy in science, math and industrial or technical arts.
- 2). Enroll in a bachelor's degree program in aerospace, aeronautical or other related engineering program such as mechanical, structural or electrical engineering.
- 3). Decide which of the following areas you want to specialize in: propulsion, flight and space mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and aerodynamics. As you progress in your bachelor's degree program you'll begin to refine your area of interest.
- 4). Search for and apply to several schools that offer a master's degree in aeronautical or aerospace engineering. Purdue University in Indiana, University of California, San Diego, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida are just a few of the many credible schools offering master's degrees in your field across the nation.
- 5). Take the GRE exam and have your scores sent to the schools you applied to.
- 6). Finish your course work, which will include courses in the field of aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Typical programs consist of 10-12 courses and may or may not require the completion of a thesis paper. Check with your specific school for details.